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Chuwar vs Karana Downs

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 4.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ChuwarKarana Downs
Active2944
Safety1515
Wealth7071
Value9482
Parks3456
Cafés5814
Transit61
Green space6758
Active & healthy5932
Schools nearby (OSM)723
Median rent$350/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,111,500$1,118,750
House sales in the 12 months to March 20266096
Population2,1783,800
Full profile Chuwar in full Karana Downs in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Chuwar safer than Karana Downs?

Chuwar and Karana Downs score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Chuwar or Karana Downs?

Chuwar has the lower median house price of the two ($1,111,500 vs $1,118,750).

Should I live in Chuwar or Karana Downs?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chuwar or Karana Downs.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →