Overall score
Chuwar
47.7/100
Karana Downs
52.6/100
Chuwar vs Karana Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Chuwar for retirees; Karana Downs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChuwarKarana Downs
Crime rate
Chuwar
56.5 / 1k
Karana Downs
56.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chuwar
31
Karana Downs
43
Population
Chuwar
2,178
Karana Downs
3,800
Metric leadChuwar 1Karana Downs 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChuwar
- Best for familiesKarana Downs
- Best for investmentKarana Downs
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Chuwar | Karana Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.2/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.5 / 1k | 56.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 43 |
| Green cover | 26.4% | 8.6% |
| Population | 2,178 | 3,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chuwar is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Karana Downs is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Chuwar sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Karana Downs is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Chuwar is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Karana Downs answers with parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Chuwar generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Karana Downs leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Karana Downs, while Chuwar remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.