Karuah vs Oyster Cove
The verdict
Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $643K in Karuah. Karuah rates higher for liveability (29 vs 22). Oyster Cove rates higher for education (52 vs 14). Oyster Cove is closer to the coast (920 m vs 2.7 km).
Scores
KaruahOyster Cove
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 16 |
| Education | 14 | 52 |
| Liveability | 29 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,618 | 91 |
| Median age | 50 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,061 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.1% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 91.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Karuah Moderate Growth · Oyster Cove Moderate Growth
Property
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $643K | $460K |
| Median unit price | $500K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 124 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,174 | 1,099 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,933 | 2,198 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 863 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Karuah · Oyster Cove
Transport
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 16.4 km |
Liveability
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 920 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 154.6 km | 143.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.2 km | 19.3 km |
Population & growth
| Karuah | Oyster Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,618 | 91 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,845 | 104 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,061 | 116 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.34% | 3.39% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Karuah or Oyster Cove?
Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $643K.
Which has better public transport, Karuah or Oyster Cove?
Oyster Cove has the higher transport score (Karuah 0/100 vs Oyster Cove 16/100).
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