Karama vs Malak
The verdict
Karama rates higher for transport (52 vs 45). Malak rates higher for liveability (75 vs 60). Malak has a shorter estimated CBD commute (42 vs 43 min).
Scores
KaramaMalak
| Karama | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 54 |
| Transport | 52 | 45 |
| Education | 39 | 40 |
| Liveability | 60 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karama | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,803 | 3,013 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,783 | $1,676 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 61.3% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Karama Moderate Growth · Malak Moderate Growth
Property
| Karama | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 332 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,103 | 1,095 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karama | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | 823 |
Transport
| Karama | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Karama | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 310 | 228 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 5.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.4 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Karama | Malak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,803 | 3,013 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,714 | 3,066 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,462 | 3,426 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karama or Malak?
Malak has the higher residential safety score (Karama 69/100 vs Malak 70/100).
Which has better schools, Karama or Malak?
Karama has a higher average school ICSEA (Karama 889 vs Malak 823; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Karama or Malak?
Karama has the higher transport score (Karama 52/100 vs Malak 45/100).
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