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Karalee vs Riverview

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 4.1 km apart, on the same open data. Karalee scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

KaraleeRiverview
Active1640
Safety1517
Wealth842
Value9315
Parks462
Cafés1414
Transit530
Green space3114
Active & healthy2540
Schools nearby (OSM)4750
Median rent$400/wk $270/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,150,000$705,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202613348
Population5,5213,067
Full profile Karalee in full Riverview 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 Karalee safer than Riverview?

Riverview scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Karalee or Riverview?

Riverview has the lower median house price of the two ($705,000 vs $1,150,000).

Should I live in Karalee or Riverview?

Karalee scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Karalee or Riverview.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →