Gillen vs Karama
The verdict
Gillen rates higher for liveability (69 vs 60). Karama rates higher for transport (52 vs 29). Karama is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 884.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Karama rates higher (69 vs 11/100 in Gillen).
Scores
GillenKarama
| Gillen | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 51 |
| Transport | 29 | 52 |
| Education | 37 | 39 |
| Liveability | 69 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gillen | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,466 | 4,803 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,176 | $1,783 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 61.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Gillen Moderate Growth · Karama Moderate Growth
Property
| Gillen | 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
| Gillen | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,590 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,463 | 1,103 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,727 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gillen | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 838 | 889 |
Transport
| Gillen | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Gillen | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 280 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 310 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 884.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1290.4 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 6.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Gillen | Karama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,466 | 4,803 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,748 | 4,714 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,045 | 5,462 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.54% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gillen or Karama?
Karama has the higher residential safety score (Gillen 11/100 vs Karama 69/100).
Which has better schools, Gillen or Karama?
Karama has a higher average school ICSEA (Gillen 838 vs Karama 889; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gillen or Karama?
Karama has the higher transport score (Gillen 29/100 vs Karama 52/100).
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