Greenleigh vs Karabar
The verdict
Karabar is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $1.13M in Greenleigh. Greenleigh rates higher for education (74 vs 56). Greenleigh is closer to the coast (91.9 km vs 93.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Greenleigh rates higher (100 vs 49/100 in Karabar).
Scores
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 59 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 74 | 56 |
| Liveability | 72 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 676 | 8,517 |
| Median age | 50 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,263 | $1,989 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.8% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Greenleigh Moderate Growth · Karabar Stable
Property
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $843K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $590K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $685 | $685 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 258 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 117 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 444 | 845 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,367 | 5,777 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenleigh · Karabar
Transport
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 91.9 km | 93.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 244.0 km | 246.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Greenleigh | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 676 | 8,517 |
| Estimated 2025 | 678 | 8,379 |
| Projected 2041 | 745 | 8,820 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.07% | -0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenleigh or Karabar?
Greenleigh has the higher residential safety score (Greenleigh 100/100 vs Karabar 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenleigh or Karabar?
Karabar is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $1.13M.
Which has better public transport, Greenleigh or Karabar?
Greenleigh and Karabar have similar transport scores.
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