Side by sideSuburb comparison

Underwood vs Karoola.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Underwood (978) sits above Karoola (971).

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

Underwood edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 971).

Common questionsUnderwood vs Karoola

Common questions

Does Underwood or Karoola have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Underwood scores 978 vs 971 in Karoola. 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

Underwood
Metric
Karoola

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
87.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
0
1,133
Population
349
46
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
15
978
Avg ICSEA
971

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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