Side by sideSuburb comparison

Humula vs Carabost.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carabost (931) sits above Humula (919). Humula skews owner-occupied (86%), Carabost runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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

Carabost edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 919). Carabost also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsHumula vs Carabost

Common questions

Does Humula or Carabost have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carabost scores 931 vs 919 in Humula. 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

Humula
Metric
Carabost

Price & Market

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

Rental

$225/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$134/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$190/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
129
Population
67
55
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
8
919
Avg ICSEA
931

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

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