Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nerang Dc vs Carrara.

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

Nerang Dc scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nerang Dc (1050) sits above Carrara (1046).

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

Nerang Dc edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1046).

Common questionsNerang Dc vs Carrara

Common questions

Does Nerang Dc or Carrara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nerang Dc scores 1050 vs 1046 in Carrara. 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, Nerang Dc or Carrara?

Nerang Dc scores 40/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Nerang Dc
Metric
Carrara

Price & Market

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

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$825/wk
$366/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
70.0%
Renter occupied
28.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

40
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
62,508
Population
13,138
39
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1050
Avg ICSEA
1046

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).