Karabar vs Queanbeyan
The verdict
Karabar is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $874K in Queanbeyan. Queanbeyan rates higher for transport (81 vs 46). Karabar is closer to the coast (93.2 km vs 94.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Karabar rates higher (49 vs 43/100 in Queanbeyan).
Scores
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 77 |
| Transport | 46 | 81 |
| Education | 56 | 70 |
| Liveability | 74 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,517 | 6,409 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,989 | $1,693 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 44.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2 |
Growth: Karabar Stable · Queanbeyan Moderate Growth
Property
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $825K | $874K |
| Median unit price | $566K | $458K |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | -8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 258 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 117 | 281 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 845 | 609 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,068 | 21,938 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 1,009 |
See the full school list on each profile: Karabar · Queanbeyan
Transport
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| 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) | 2.9 km | 530 m |
Liveability
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 30 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 93.2 km | 94.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 246.1 km | 244.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 550 m |
Population & growth
| Karabar | Queanbeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,517 | 6,409 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,379 | 6,339 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,820 | 7,074 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.41% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karabar or Queanbeyan?
Karabar has the higher residential safety score (Karabar 49/100 vs Queanbeyan 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Karabar or Queanbeyan?
Karabar is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $874K.
Which has better schools, Karabar or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has a higher average school ICSEA (Karabar 976 vs Queanbeyan 1009; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Karabar or Queanbeyan?
Queanbeyan has the higher transport score (Karabar 46/100 vs Queanbeyan 81/100).
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