Kareela vs Sylvania
The verdict
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $2.00M in Sylvania. Kareela rates higher for transport (79 vs 72). Sylvania is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 3.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kareela rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Sylvania).
Scores
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 76 |
| Transport | 79 | 72 |
| Education | 72 | 66 |
| Liveability | 94 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,572 | 10,749 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,765 | $1,961 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 75.1% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kareela Stable · Sylvania Stable
Property
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.79M | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | $1.31M |
| House price YoY | 7.2% | 18.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 28 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 28 | 65 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 224 | 335 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,316 | 3,135 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kareela · Sylvania
Transport
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.7 km | 18.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kareela | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,572 | 10,749 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,688 | 10,848 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,808 | 11,626 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.80% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kareela or Sylvania?
Kareela has the higher residential safety score (Kareela 100/100 vs Sylvania 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Kareela or Sylvania?
Kareela is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.79M versus $2.00M.
Which has better schools, Kareela or Sylvania?
Kareela has a higher average school ICSEA (Kareela 1060 vs Sylvania 1044; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kareela or Sylvania?
Kareela has the higher transport score (Kareela 79/100 vs Sylvania 72/100).
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