Redland Bay vs Carbrook

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redland Bay (1006) sits above Carbrook (989).

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Redland Bay and Carbrook side by side

MeasureRedland BayCarbrook
Price and market
Median house$880,000–
Median unit$725,000–
Renting
House rent$700/wk–
Unit rent$750/wk–
Owner occupied75.0%79.0%
Renter occupied22.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1820
Average ICSEA1006989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score100–
Population17,0561,330
Median age4046
Climate
Annual rainfall1205 mm1179 mm
Mean max, January29.4°C29.5°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
Redland Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 989). Redland Bay also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Redland Bay vs Carbrook: common questions

Does Redland Bay or Carbrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redland Bay scores 1006 vs 989 in Carbrook. 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.