Manning vs Karawara
Karawara scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manning (1087) sits above Karawara (1054). Manning skews owner-occupied (67%), Karawara runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Manning and Karawara side by side
| Measure | Manning | Karawara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1087 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,219 | 1,842 |
| Median age | 38 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 701 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.6°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
- Manning edges out on average school ICSEA (1087 vs 1054).
Manning vs Karawara: common questions
Does Manning or Karawara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manning scores 1087 vs 1054 in Karawara. 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, Manning or Karawara?
Karawara scores 34/100 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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