Karawara vs Waterford
The verdict
Karawara rates higher for transport (80 vs 64). Waterford rates higher for education (86 vs 77). Karawara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 35 min).
Scores
KarawaraWaterford
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 79 |
| Transport | 80 | 64 |
| Education | 77 | 86 |
| Liveability | 94 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,842 | 2,460 |
| Median age | 31 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,718 | $2,301 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 61.8% |
| Born in Australia | 48.9% | 45.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Karawara High Growth · Waterford High Growth
Property
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 326 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,031 | 1,016 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 723 |
See the full school list on each profile: Karawara · Waterford
Transport
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 12.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Karawara | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,842 | 2,460 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,004 | 2,676 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,427 | 3,241 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Karawara or Waterford?
Karawara and Waterford have similar residential safety scores (69 and 69/100).
Which has better public transport, Karawara or Waterford?
Karawara has the higher transport score (Karawara 80/100 vs Waterford 64/100).
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