Side by sideSuburb comparison

Karragarra Island vs Russell Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Russell Island (995) sits above Karragarra Island (987). Karragarra Island skews owner-occupied (83%), Russell Island runs more rental-dense (70% 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

Russell Island edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 987).

Common questionsKarragarra Island vs Russell Island

Common questions

Does Karragarra Island or Russell Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Russell Island scores 995 vs 987 in Karragarra Island. 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

Karragarra Island
Metric
Russell Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$475/wk
$268/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$260/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
70.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
40
Bike score
10
240
Population
3,698
63
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
20
987
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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