Karawatha vs Stretton
The verdict
Karawatha rates higher for transport (58 vs 51). Stretton rates higher for liveability (94 vs 71). Stretton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (66 vs 70 min).
Scores
KarawathaStretton
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 73 |
| Transport | 58 | 51 |
| Education | 72 | 74 |
| Liveability | 71 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 337 | 4,686 |
| Median age | 31 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,531 | $2,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 61.4% |
| Born in Australia | 32.9% | 39.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.6 | 3.4 |
Growth: Karawatha — · Stretton —
Property
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 890 | 939 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 297 | 405 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Karawatha · Stretton
Transport
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 81 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.0 km | 21.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.2 km | 17.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Karawatha | Stretton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 337 | 4,686 |
| Estimated 2025 | 367 | 5,109 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.15% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Karawatha or Stretton?
Karawatha has a higher average school ICSEA (Karawatha 1071 vs Stretton 1068; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Karawatha or Stretton?
Karawatha has the higher transport score (Karawatha 58/100 vs Stretton 51/100).
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