Side by sideSuburb comparison

Karnak vs Ullswater.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ullswater (1002) sits above Karnak (989). Karnak skews owner-occupied (125%), Ullswater runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

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

Ullswater edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 989).

Common questionsKarnak vs Ullswater

Common questions

Does Karnak or Ullswater have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ullswater scores 1002 vs 989 in Karnak. 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

Karnak
Metric
Ullswater

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$162/wk
$92/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
125.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
9
Population
47
62
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
989
Avg ICSEA
1002

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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