Karingal vs Skye
Skye scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karingal (993) sits above Skye (989).
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Karingal and Skye side by side
| Measure | Karingal | Skye |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $817,000 |
| Median unit | – | $559,000 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 729 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.7°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
- Karingal edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989).
Karingal vs Skye: common questions
Does Karingal or Skye have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karingal scores 993 vs 989 in Skye. 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, Karingal or Skye?
Skye scores 28/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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