Karawara vs Shelley
Karawara scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shelley (1067) sits above Karawara (1054). Shelley skews owner-occupied (74%), Karawara runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Karawara and Shelley side by side
| Measure | Karawara | Shelley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,842 | 4,795 |
| Median age | 31 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 712 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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
- Shelley edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1054). Shelley also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Karawara vs Shelley: common questions
Does Karawara or Shelley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shelley scores 1067 vs 1054 in Karawara. 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, Karawara or Shelley?
Karawara scores 34/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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