Side by sideSuburb comparison

Redland Bay vs Carbrook.

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

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

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

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.

Common questionsRedland 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.

The numbers behind the take

Redland Bay
Metric
Carbrook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$700/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$750/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$375/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
17,056
Population
1,330
40
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
20
1006
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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