Karangi vs North Boambee Valley
The verdict
North Boambee Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $957K versus $1.13M in Karangi. North Boambee Valley rates higher for liveability (37 vs 22). North Boambee Valley is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 8.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Karangi rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in North Boambee Valley).
Scores
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 40 |
| Liveability | 22 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 515 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,899 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.3% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Karangi Stable · North Boambee Valley Stable
Property
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $957K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $609K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 194 | 475 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,631 | 6,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Karangi · North Boambee Valley
Transport
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 10.8 km | 6.1 km |
Liveability
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 439.9 km | 433.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Karangi | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 515 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 538 | 2,354 |
| Projected 2041 | 527 | 2,462 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karangi or North Boambee Valley?
Karangi has the higher residential safety score (Karangi 100/100 vs North Boambee Valley 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Karangi or North Boambee Valley?
North Boambee Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $957K versus $1.13M.
Which has better schools, Karangi or North Boambee Valley?
North Boambee Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Karangi 947 vs North Boambee Valley 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Karangi or North Boambee Valley?
Karangi and North Boambee Valley have similar transport scores.
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