Coramba vs Karangi
Coramba (median $705,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Karangi ($990,000).
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Coramba and Karangi side by side
| Measure | Coramba | Karangi |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $705,000 | $990,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -4.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 817 | 515 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1495 mm | 1638 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.3°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
Coramba scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karangi (964) sits above Coramba (955).
- For buyers
- Coramba is the lower entry point at $705,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Coramba offers the higher gross rental yield (5.02% vs 3.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Karangi edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 955).
Coramba vs Karangi: common questions
Is Coramba or Karangi cheaper to buy in?
Coramba has the lower median house price at $705,000, roughly 29% below Karangi ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coramba or Karangi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karangi scores 964 vs 955 in Coramba. 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.
Which is more walkable, Coramba or Karangi?
Coramba scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Coramba or Karangi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.02% in Coramba vs 3.57% in Karangi. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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