Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carrabolla vs Carrowbrook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrabolla (948) sits above Carrowbrook (928).

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

Carrabolla edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 928).

Common questionsCarrabolla vs Carrowbrook

Common questions

Does Carrabolla or Carrowbrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrabolla scores 948 vs 928 in Carrowbrook. 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

Carrabolla
Metric
Carrowbrook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$335/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$107/wk
Owner occupied
84.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
10
Population
37
48
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
18
948
Avg ICSEA
928

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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