Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kariong vs Point Clare.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kariong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kariong (1014) sits above Point Clare (1011).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Kariong edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1011). Kariong also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsKariong vs Point Clare

Common questions

Does Kariong or Point Clare have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kariong scores 1014 vs 1011 in Point Clare. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kariong
Metric
Point Clare

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
72.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
Transit score
40
Bike score
6,485
Population
3,974
36
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1014
Avg ICSEA
1011

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).