Durack vs Karama
The verdict
Durack rates higher for liveability (77 vs 60). Karama rates higher for transport (52 vs 42). Durack is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 5.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Durack rates higher (85 vs 69/100 in Karama).
Scores
DurackKarama
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 51 |
| Transport | 42 | 52 |
| Education | 44 | 39 |
| Liveability | 77 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 4,803 |
| Median age | 31 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,471 | $1,783 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.4% | 61.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Durack High Growth · Karama Moderate Growth
Property
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 804 | 1,103 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 889 |
Transport
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 310 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.7 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 6.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Durack | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,730 | 4,803 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,969 | 4,714 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,332 | 5,462 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Durack or Karama?
Durack has the higher residential safety score (Durack 85/100 vs Karama 69/100).
Which has better schools, Durack or Karama?
Durack has a higher average school ICSEA (Durack 1009 vs Karama 889; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Durack or Karama?
Karama has the higher transport score (Durack 42/100 vs Karama 52/100).
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