Beacon vs Karloning
Beacon scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beacon (968) sits above Karloning (963). Beacon skews owner-occupied (72%), Karloning runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Beacon and Karloning side by side
| Measure | Beacon | Karloning |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $155/wk | $155/wk |
| Unit rent | $155/wk | $192/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 123 | 34 |
| Median age | 47 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 302 mm | 305 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.5°C | 35.2°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
- Beacon edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 963). Beacon also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beacon vs Karloning: common questions
Does Beacon or Karloning have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beacon scores 968 vs 963 in Karloning. 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.
Which is more walkable, Beacon or Karloning?
Beacon scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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