Jerrabomberra vs Karabar
The verdict
Karabar is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $1.19M in Jerrabomberra. Jerrabomberra rates higher for education (75 vs 56). Karabar rates higher for liveability (74 vs 62). Karabar is closer to the coast (93.2 km vs 95.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Jerrabomberra rates higher (92 vs 49/100 in Karabar).
Scores
| Jerrabomberra | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 59 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 75 | 56 |
| Liveability | 62 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jerrabomberra | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,601 | 8,517 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,403 | $1,989 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.5% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Jerrabomberra Stable · Karabar Stable
Property
| Jerrabomberra | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.19M | $825K |
| Median unit price | $667K | $566K |
| House price YoY | 9.9% | -0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $840 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Jerrabomberra | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 177 | 258 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 117 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 156 | 845 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,125 | 7,068 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jerrabomberra | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,089 | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Jerrabomberra · Karabar
Transport
| Jerrabomberra | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 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) | 4.8 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Jerrabomberra | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 37 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 95.5 km | 93.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 248.7 km | 246.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Jerrabomberra | Karabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,601 | 8,517 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,591 | 8,379 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,732 | 8,820 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | -0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Jerrabomberra or Karabar?
Jerrabomberra has the higher residential safety score (Jerrabomberra 92/100 vs Karabar 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Jerrabomberra or Karabar?
Karabar is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $1.19M.
Which has better schools, Jerrabomberra or Karabar?
Jerrabomberra has a higher average school ICSEA (Jerrabomberra 1089 vs Karabar 976; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Jerrabomberra or Karabar?
Karabar has the higher transport score (Jerrabomberra 35/100 vs Karabar 46/100).
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