Karana Downs vs Mount Crosby

Karana Downs scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Crosby (976) sits above Karana Downs (968).

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Karana Downs and Mount Crosby side by side

MeasureKarana DownsMount Crosby
Price and market
Median house$915,000–
Median unit$540,000–
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%92.0%
Renter occupied12.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA968976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score120
Transit score00
Bike score4025
Population3,8001,860
Median age4142
Climate
Annual rainfall847 mm847 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.2°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
Mount Crosby edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 968).

Karana Downs vs Mount Crosby: common questions

Does Karana Downs or Mount Crosby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Crosby scores 976 vs 968 in Karana Downs. 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, Karana Downs or Mount Crosby?

Karana Downs scores 12/100 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.