Allworth vs Karuah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $432,500 and $650,000. Karuah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Allworth (median $432,500) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Karuah ($650,000). Over the past year, Karuah (-3%) ran 12.2 percentage points ahead of Allworth (-15.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karuah (963) sits above Allworth (934).
For buyers
Allworth is the lower entry point at $432,500 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Karuah has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Karuah edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 934). Karuah also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Allworth or Karuah cheaper to buy in?
Allworth has the lower median house price at $432,500, roughly 33% below Karuah ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Allworth or Karuah?
Over the past 12 months, Karuah grew -3% vs -15.2% in Allworth, a gap of 12.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Allworth or Karuah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karuah scores 963 vs 934 in Allworth. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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