Kangaroo Point vs Kareela
The verdict
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $3.50M in Kangaroo Point. Kangaroo Point rates higher for education (80 vs 72). Kareela rates higher for transport (78 vs 58). Kangaroo Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 71 min).
Scores
| Kangaroo Point | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 82 |
| Transport | 58 | 78 |
| Education | 80 | 72 |
| Liveability | 78 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kangaroo Point | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 602 | 3,572 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,111 | $2,765 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.9% | 46.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 75.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Kangaroo Point Stable · Kareela Stable
Property
| Kangaroo Point | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.50M | $1.73M |
| Median unit price | $2.55M | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kangaroo Point | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 28 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 28 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 224 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,329 | 1,400 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kangaroo Point | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kangaroo Point · Kareela
Transport
| Kangaroo Point | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Kangaroo Point | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.7 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Kangaroo Point | Kareela | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 602 | 3,572 |
| Estimated 2025 | 608 | 3,688 |
| Projected 2041 | 651 | 3,808 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.25% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kangaroo Point or Kareela?
Kangaroo Point and Kareela have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kangaroo Point or Kareela?
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $3.50M.
Which has better public transport, Kangaroo Point or Kareela?
Kareela has the higher transport score (Kangaroo Point 58/100 vs Kareela 78/100).
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