Karama vs Leanyer
The verdict
Karama rates higher for transport (52 vs 45). Leanyer rates higher for liveability (86 vs 60). Leanyer is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
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| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 61 |
| Transport | 52 | 45 |
| Education | 39 | 51 |
| Liveability | 60 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,803 | 4,597 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,783 | $2,223 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 40.9% |
| Born in Australia | 61.3% | 61.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Karama Moderate Growth · Leanyer Moderate Growth
Property
| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,103 | 1,109 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | 1,010 |
Transport
| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 310 | 128 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.4 km | 11.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Karama | Leanyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,803 | 4,597 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,714 | 4,817 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,462 | 5,228 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karama or Leanyer?
Leanyer has the higher residential safety score (Karama 69/100 vs Leanyer 70/100).
Which has better schools, Karama or Leanyer?
Leanyer has a higher average school ICSEA (Karama 889 vs Leanyer 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Karama or Leanyer?
Karama has the higher transport score (Karama 52/100 vs Leanyer 45/100).
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