Karama vs Holmes
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karama (933) sits above Holmes (932).
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Karama and Holmes side by side
| Measure | Karama | Holmes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $435,000 | – |
| Median unit | $235,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $293/wk | $306/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,803 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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).
Karama vs Holmes: common questions
Does Karama or Holmes 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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