Carbrook vs Redland Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redland Bay (1006) sits above Carbrook (989).
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Carbrook and Redland Bay side by side
| Measure | Carbrook | Redland Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $880,000 |
| Median unit | – | $725,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 1,330 | 17,056 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1179 mm | 1205 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.4°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
- Redland Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 989). Redland Bay also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carbrook vs Redland Bay: common questions
Does Carbrook or Redland Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redland Bay scores 1006 vs 989 in Carbrook. 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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