Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carrara vs Latimer.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrara (1046) sits above Latimer (1044).

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

Carrara edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1044).

Common questionsCarrara vs Latimer

Common questions

Does Carrara or Latimer have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrara scores 1046 vs 1044 in Latimer. 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

Carrara
Metric
Latimer

Price & Market

$1,100,000
Median house
$742,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$825/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$366/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
28.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
13,138
Population
62,508
42
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1046
Avg ICSEA
1044

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).