Environa vs Karabar
Karabar (median $817,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Environa ($950,000).
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Environa and Karabar side by side
| Measure | Environa | Karabar |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $950,000 | $817,000 |
| Median unit | – | $562,500 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +8.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $433/wk | $433/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 8,517 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 624 mm | 605 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.8°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
Karabar scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karabar (1048) sits above Environa (1030).
- For buyers
- Karabar is the lower entry point at $817,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Karabar offers the higher gross rental yield (4.42% vs 3.80%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Karabar edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1030).
Environa vs Karabar: common questions
Is Environa or Karabar cheaper to buy in?
Karabar has the lower median house price at $817,000, roughly 14% below Environa ($950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Environa or Karabar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karabar scores 1048 vs 1030 in Environa. 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, Environa or Karabar?
Karabar scores 2/100 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, Environa or Karabar?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.42% in Karabar vs 3.80% in Environa. 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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