Skye vs Karingal
Skye scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karingal (993) sits above Skye (989).
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Skye and Karingal side by side
| Measure | Skye | Karingal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $817,000 | – |
| Median unit | $559,000 | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 729 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.0°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
- Karingal edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989).
Skye vs Karingal: common questions
Does Skye or Karingal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karingal scores 993 vs 989 in Skye. 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, Skye or Karingal?
Skye scores 28/100 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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