Yarrow vs Karabar
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karabar (1048) sits above Yarrow (1024).
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Yarrow and Karabar side by side
| Measure | Yarrow | Karabar |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $817,000 |
| Median unit | – | $562,500 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +8.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $433/wk | $433/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 2 |
| Transit score | – | 10 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3 | 8,517 |
| Median age | 74 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 660 mm | 605 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 28.8°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
- Karabar edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1024).
Yarrow vs Karabar: common questions
Does Yarrow or Karabar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karabar scores 1048 vs 1024 in Yarrow. 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.
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