Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blackwall vs Karalee.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Blackwall edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackwall (984) sits above Karalee (966).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Blackwall edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 966).

Common questionsBlackwall vs Karalee

Common questions

Does Blackwall or Karalee have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackwall scores 984 vs 966 in Karalee. 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

Blackwall
Metric
Karalee

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$750/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
30
43,997
Population
5,521
34
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
984
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).