Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carrarang vs Shark Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shark Bay (901) sits above Carrarang (887).

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

Shark Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (901 vs 887).

Common questionsCarrarang vs Shark Bay

Common questions

Does Carrarang or Shark Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shark Bay scores 901 vs 887 in Carrarang. 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

Carrarang
Metric
Shark Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$272/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,915
Population
995
39
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
887
Avg ICSEA
901

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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