Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carina Heights vs Carina.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carina Heights (1086) sits above Carina (1083).

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

Carina Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1083).

Common questionsCarina Heights vs Carina

Common questions

Does Carina Heights or Carina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carina Heights scores 1086 vs 1083 in Carina. 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

Carina Heights
Metric
Carina

Price & Market

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

Rental

$690/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$720/wk
$700/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$650/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
41.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
18
20
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,103
Population
47,570
36
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1086
Avg ICSEA
1083

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).