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Cumberland Park vs Daw Park

The verdict

Daw Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.55M in Cumberland Park. Cumberland Park rates higher for liveability (81 vs 75). Cumberland Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Daw Park rates higher (93 vs 76/100 in Cumberland Park).

Scores

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Overall8280
Transport8283
Education8381
Liveability8175

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Population2,5712,705
Median age4139
Median household income (wk)$1,901$1,639
Bachelor degree or higher56.0%53.8%
Born in Australia79.0%73.0%
Avg household size2.52.3

Growth: Cumberland Park Stable · Daw Park Stable

Property

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Median house price$1.55M$1.32M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available12.0%
Median rent — house (wk)$615$690
Rental yield (house)Data not available2.5%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Residential safety score7693
Break & enter dwelling /100k194148
Motor vehicle theft /100k11774
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)9,1402,255

Total incidents over time

Schools

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Total schools10
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,061Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cumberland Park · Daw Park

Transport

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Transport score8283
Train stations00
Bus stops1215
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2731
Nearest train station (km)1.2 km1.9 km

Liveability

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets11
Cafes & restaurants41
Parks11
Playgrounds21
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)6.8 km7.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)5.0 km6.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.8 km4.3 km

Population & growth

Cumberland ParkDaw Park
Population (2021)2,5712,705
Estimated 20252,6072,743
Projected 20412,6412,779
Annual growth rate0.35%0.35%

Common questions

Which is safer, Cumberland Park or Daw Park?

Daw Park has the higher residential safety score (Cumberland Park 76/100 vs Daw Park 93/100).

Which is more affordable, Cumberland Park or Daw Park?

Daw Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.55M.

Which has better public transport, Cumberland Park or Daw Park?

Daw Park has the higher transport score (Cumberland Park 82/100 vs Daw Park 83/100).

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Data sources

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