Upper Duroby vs Carool

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Duroby (1014) sits above Carool (1009). Upper Duroby skews owner-occupied (88%), Carool runs more rental-dense (66% owner).

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Upper Duroby and Carool side by side

MeasureUpper DurobyCarool
Price and market
Median house–$2,175,000
Median unit–$299,520
Renting
House rent$950/wk$950/wk
Unit rent$690/wk$690/wk
Owner occupied88.0%66.0%
Renter occupied9.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby179
Average ICSEA10141009
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population118204
Median age5449
Climate
Annual rainfall1697 mm1857 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C28.4°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
Upper Duroby edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1009).

Upper Duroby vs Carool: common questions

Does Upper Duroby or Carool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Duroby scores 1014 vs 1009 in Carool. 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.