Gymea vs Kareela
The verdict
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.87M in Gymea. Gymea rates higher for transport (95 vs 78). Kareela rates higher for education (72 vs 67). Gymea has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 71 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kareela rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Gymea).
Scores
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 82 |
| Transport | 95 | 78 |
| Education | 67 | 72 |
| Liveability | 97 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,219 | 3,572 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,049 | $2,765 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 46.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 75.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Gymea Stable · Kareela Stable
Property
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.87M | $1.73M |
| Median unit price | $1.03M | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | 5.2% | 26.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 28 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 28 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 389 | 224 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,550 | 1,400 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,058 |
Transport
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 78 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 70 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Gymea | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,219 | 3,572 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,535 | 3,688 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,873 | 3,808 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gymea or Kareela?
Kareela has the higher residential safety score (Gymea 90/100 vs Kareela 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Gymea or Kareela?
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.87M.
Which has better schools, Gymea or Kareela?
Gymea has a higher average school ICSEA (Gymea 1080 vs Kareela 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gymea or Kareela?
Gymea has the higher transport score (Gymea 95/100 vs Kareela 78/100).
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