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Holmes vs Karama

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karama (933) sits above Holmes (932).

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Holmes and Karama side by side

MeasureHolmesKarama
Price and market
Median house–$435,000
Median unit–$235,000
Renting
House rent$360/wk$360/wk
Unit rent$306/wk$293/wk
Owner occupied–59.0%
Renter occupied–38.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA932933
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1414
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–4,803
Median age–35
Climate
Annual rainfall1793 mm1793 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.0°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
Karama edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 932).

Holmes vs Karama: common questions

Does Holmes or Karama have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karama scores 933 vs 932 in Holmes. 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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