Overall score
Karangi
37.7/100
Upper Orara
35.8/100
Karangi vs Upper Orara, NSW suburb comparison
Karangi for schools; Upper Orara for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KarangiUpper Orara
Crime rate
Karangi
126.9 / 1k
Upper Orara
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karangi
1
Upper Orara
0
Population
Karangi
515
Upper Orara
863
Metric leadKarangi 4Upper Orara 33 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 investmentUpper Orara
- Best for best schoolsKarangi
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 | Karangi | Upper Orara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 126.9 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 147 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 6 |
| Population | 515 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Karangi is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Upper Orara is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Karangi pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Orara is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Karangi the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Upper Orara.