Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carool vs Upper Duroby.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Duroby (1014) sits above Carool (1009). Upper Duroby skews owner-occupied (88%), Carool runs more rental-dense (66% owner).

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

Upper Duroby edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1009).

Common questionsCarool vs Upper Duroby

Common questions

Does Carool or Upper Duroby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Duroby scores 1014 vs 1009 in Carool. 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

Carool
Metric
Upper Duroby

Price & Market

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

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$725/wk
66.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
204
Population
118
49
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
17
1009
Avg ICSEA
1014

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).