Blackwall vs Karana Downs

Karana Downs scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackwall (984) sits above Karana Downs (968).

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Blackwall and Karana Downs side by side

MeasureBlackwallKarana Downs
Price and market
Median house–$915,000
Median unit–$540,000
Renting
Owner occupied–87.0%
Renter occupied–12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA984968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score012
Transit score00
Bike score040
Population–3,800
Median age–41
Climate
Annual rainfall847 mm847 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.2°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
Blackwall edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 968).

Blackwall vs Karana Downs: common questions

Does Blackwall or Karana Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackwall scores 984 vs 968 in Karana Downs. 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, Blackwall or Karana Downs?

Karana Downs scores 12/100 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.