Karara vs Thane
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thane (954) sits above Karara (948). Karara skews owner-occupied (82%), Thane runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Karara and Thane side by side
| Measure | Karara | Thane |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 128 | 19 |
| Median age | 55 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 588 mm | 586 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.0°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
- Thane edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 948).
Karara vs Thane: common questions
Does Karara or Thane have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thane scores 954 vs 948 in Karara. 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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