NSW Property Intelligence
KarabarNSW 2620
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Karabar is home to ~8,517 residents (median age 38), with 29% of households renting.
Rent in Karabar
The median house rent in Karabar is $695/week (606 new leases). Units have a median of $430/week (525 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2620, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $350/wk | $365/wk |
| 2 | $550/wk | $450/wk |
| 3 | $670/wk | $585/wk |
| 4+ | $830/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Karabar fall in the intake zones of Karabar High School, Queanbeyan South Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Karabar High School#1012 of 2159 in NSW
- Queanbeyan South Public School#1469 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Karabar has 5 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Karabar Preschool, KU Queanbeyan South Early Learning Centre, Mura Preschool.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Karabar Shopping Mall, Riverside Plaza, City Link Plaza.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Karabar (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 104 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 17 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | Stable |
Development activity
39 development applications were lodged in Karabar over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Karabar — quick answers
What is the median rent in Karabar?
Houses in Karabar (postcode 2620) have a median asking rent of $695/week; units have a median of $430/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Karabar?
Karabar addresses can be zoned for Karabar High School, Queanbeyan South Public School. Karabar High School ranks in roughly the top 47% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Karabar?
Karabar has 5 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Karabar?
39 development applications were lodged in Karabar in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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