Upper Orara vs Karangi
Upper Orara (median $970,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Karangi ($990,000).
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Upper Orara and Karangi side by side
| Measure | Upper Orara | Karangi |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $970,000 | $990,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 863 | 515 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1822 mm | 1638 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Orara (981) sits above Karangi (964).
- For buyers
- Upper Orara is the lower entry point at $970,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Upper Orara offers the higher gross rental yield (3.65% vs 3.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Upper Orara edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 964).
Upper Orara vs Karangi: common questions
Is Upper Orara or Karangi cheaper to buy in?
Upper Orara has the lower median house price at $970,000, roughly 2% below Karangi ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Upper Orara or Karangi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Orara scores 981 vs 964 in Karangi. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Upper Orara or Karangi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.65% in Upper Orara vs 3.57% in Karangi. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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