Overall score
Karangi
34.0/100
Upper Orara
33.4/100
Karangi for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Karangi
34.0/100
Upper Orara
33.4/100
Crime rate
Karangi
126.9 / 1k
Upper Orara
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karangi
3
Upper Orara
0
Population
Karangi
515
Upper Orara
863
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Karangi | Upper Orara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 126.9 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 147 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 515 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Upper Orara is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community.
Households prioritising schools may find Karangi the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Upper Orara.
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.