Karama vs Marrara
The verdict
Karama rates higher for transport (52 vs 45). Marrara rates higher for liveability (80 vs 60). Marrara is closer to the coast (4.3 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
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| Karama | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 56 |
| Transport | 52 | 45 |
| Education | 39 | 42 |
| Liveability | 60 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karama | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,803 | 1,323 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,783 | $1,953 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 33.6% |
| Born in Australia | 61.3% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Karama Moderate Growth · Marrara Moderate Growth
Property
| Karama | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 302 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,103 | 1,134 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karama | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | 981 |
Transport
| Karama | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Karama | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 310 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.4 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Karama | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,803 | 1,323 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,714 | 1,346 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,462 | 1,505 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karama or Marrara?
Marrara has the higher residential safety score (Karama 69/100 vs Marrara 70/100).
Which has better schools, Karama or Marrara?
Marrara has a higher average school ICSEA (Karama 889 vs Marrara 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Karama or Marrara?
Karama has the higher transport score (Karama 52/100 vs Marrara 45/100).
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