NSW Property Intelligence
KareelaNSW 2232
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. Kareela is home to ~3,572 residents (median age 42), with 5% of households renting.
Rent in Kareela
The median house rent in Kareela is $950/week (253 new leases). Units have a median of $680/week (602 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2232, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $655/wk | $580/wk |
| 2 | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| 3 | $900/wk | $920/wk |
| 4+ | $1250/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Kareela fall in the intake zones of Kareela Public School, Gymea Technology High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Kareela Public School#245 of 2159 in NSW
- Gymea Technology High School#533 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Kareela has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Cocoon Early Learning Centre.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Jannali Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Kareela Shopping Centre, Southgate Shopping Centre, Miranda Mall.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Kareela (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 11 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 1 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | Downward |
Development activity
31 development applications were lodged in Kareela over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Kareela — quick answers
What is the median rent in Kareela?
Houses in Kareela (postcode 2232) have a median asking rent of $950/week; units have a median of $680/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Kareela?
Kareela addresses can be zoned for Kareela Public School, Gymea Technology High School. Kareela Public School ranks in roughly the top 11% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Kareela?
Kareela has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Kareela to the Sydney CBD?
From Jannali Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 44 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Kareela?
31 development applications were lodged in Kareela in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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