Overall score
Chuwar
41.7/100
Karana Downs
55.8/100
Chuwar vs Karana Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Karana Downs for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChuwarKarana Downs
Crime rate
Chuwar
33.8 / 1k
Karana Downs
33.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chuwar
30
Karana Downs
43
Population
Chuwar
2,178
Karana Downs
3,800
Metric leadChuwar 0Karana Downs 71 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKarana Downs
- Best for best valueKarana Downs
- Best for best schoolsKarana 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 | 41.7/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.8 / 1k | 33.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 43 |
| Population | 2,178 | 3,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chuwar is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Karana Downs is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Chuwar sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Karana Downs is in a middle-ring position.
Karana Downs holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Chuwar is closer across the remaining categories. Chuwar generally means more mid-market housing value, while Karana Downs leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Karana Downs, while Chuwar remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.