Amberley vs Karrabin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Amberley (984) sits above Karrabin (978). Karrabin skews owner-occupied (77%), Amberley runs more rental-dense (17% owner).
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Amberley and Karrabin side by side
| Measure | Amberley | Karrabin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 17.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 62.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 619 | 416 |
| Median age | 23 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 754 mm | 764 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Amberley edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 978). Karrabin also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 21%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Amberley vs Karrabin: common questions
Does Amberley or Karrabin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Amberley scores 984 vs 978 in Karrabin. 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.
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