Carrowbrook vs Goorangoola
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrowbrook (928) sits above Goorangoola (925). Carrowbrook skews owner-occupied (84%), Goorangoola runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Carrowbrook and Goorangoola side by side
| Measure | Carrowbrook | Goorangoola |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 925 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 37 | 52 |
| Median age | 44 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1109 mm | 877 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 30.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Carrowbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 925). Goorangoola also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carrowbrook vs Goorangoola: common questions
Does Carrowbrook or Goorangoola have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrowbrook scores 928 vs 925 in Goorangoola. 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.
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