Karama vs Muirhead
The verdict
Karama rates higher for transport (52 vs 33). Muirhead rates higher for education (65 vs 39). Muirhead is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
KaramaMuirhead
| Karama | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 56 |
| Transport | 52 | 33 |
| Education | 39 | 65 |
| Liveability | 60 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karama | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,803 | 3,689 |
| Median age | 35 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,783 | $3,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.8% | 54.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.3% | 53.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.4 |
Growth: Karama Moderate Growth · Muirhead Moderate Growth
Property
| Karama | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,103 | 1,111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karama | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | Data not available |
Transport
| Karama | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Karama | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 310 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.4 km | 12.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Karama | Muirhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,803 | 3,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,714 | 4,340 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,462 | 4,195 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 4.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karama or Muirhead?
Muirhead has the higher residential safety score (Karama 69/100 vs Muirhead 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Karama or Muirhead?
Karama has the higher transport score (Karama 52/100 vs Muirhead 33/100).
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