Carey Park vs College Grove
Carey Park scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving College Grove (970) sits above Carey Park (966). College Grove skews owner-occupied (79%), Carey Park runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Carey Park and College Grove side by side
| Measure | Carey Park | College Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 75 |
| Population | 5,155 | 1,821 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- College Grove edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 966). College Grove also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carey Park vs College Grove: common questions
Does Carey Park or College Grove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), College Grove scores 970 vs 966 in Carey Park. 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, Carey Park or College Grove?
Carey Park scores 24/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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