Kareela vs Oyster Bay
The verdict
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $1.99M in Oyster Bay. Kareela rates higher for liveability (94 vs 82). Oyster Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (68 vs 71 min).
Scores
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 78 |
| Transport | 79 | 79 |
| Education | 72 | 72 |
| Liveability | 94 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,572 | 5,689 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,765 | $3,137 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 48.4% |
| Born in Australia | 75.1% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Kareela Stable · Oyster Bay Stable
Property
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.79M | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | $1.34M |
| House price YoY | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 28 | 53 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 28 | 70 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 224 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,316 | 1,230 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kareela · Oyster Bay
Transport
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.7 km | 18.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kareela | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,572 | 5,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,688 | 5,874 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,808 | 6,066 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.80% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kareela or Oyster Bay?
Kareela and Oyster Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kareela or Oyster Bay?
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $1.99M.
Which has better schools, Kareela or Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Kareela 1060 vs Oyster Bay 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kareela or Oyster Bay?
Kareela and Oyster Bay have similar transport scores.
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