Caraban vs Seabird
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caraban (969) sits above Seabird (968). Seabird skews owner-occupied (74%), Caraban runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Caraban and Seabird side by side
| Measure | Caraban | Seabird |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $280/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $280/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 25 | 107 |
| Median age | 57 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 630 mm | 602 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 29.9°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
- Caraban edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 968). Caraban also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caraban vs Seabird: common questions
Does Caraban or Seabird have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caraban scores 969 vs 968 in Seabird. 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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