Algester vs Karawatha
The verdict
Algester rates higher for liveability (93 vs 71). Karawatha rates higher for education (72 vs 59). Karawatha is closer to the coast (21.0 km vs 22.4 km).
Scores
AlgesterKarawatha
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 67 |
| Transport | 58 | 58 |
| Education | 59 | 72 |
| Liveability | 93 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 337 |
| Median age | 36 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,716 | $2,531 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 54.9% | 32.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.6 |
Growth: Algester — · Karawatha —
Property
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 890 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | 297 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,817 | 8,817 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Algester · Karawatha
Transport
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.4 km | 21.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.9 km | 19.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Algester | Karawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,020 | 337 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,072 | 367 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 2.15% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Algester or Karawatha?
Algester has a higher average school ICSEA (Algester 1059 vs Karawatha 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Algester or Karawatha?
Algester and Karawatha have similar transport scores.
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