Karoonda vs Sherlock
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karoonda (961) sits above Sherlock (938).
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Karoonda and Sherlock side by side
| Measure | Karoonda | Sherlock |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $170/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 517 | 70 |
| Median age | 55 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 350 mm | 352 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.4°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
- Karoonda edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 938).
Karoonda vs Sherlock: common questions
Does Karoonda or Sherlock have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karoonda scores 961 vs 938 in Sherlock. 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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