Karabar, NSW 2620

Karabar is the bogan outskirts of the bogan town of Queanbeyan. It has a few amenities including a dog park where one of my friends dogs became sick from eating drugs left on the ground, and a small cluster of shops where you’ll find a lot of swearing children spend their time.

Fantastic family friendly place to live. Loved the big and new houses sorrounded by nature and mountain reserves as well as Queanbeyan river.

We moved to Queanbean from Weston Creek 3 years ago. Couldn’t be more happy. Karabar is a big area. Overall, the newer part is better than average Canberra suburbs no wonder why house price and rents both are actually higher here. Cookes and Fairlane estates of Karabar are great. We liked the semi rural feeling, well built massive houses (newer part), views, reserves, and the nice neighbors again compared to average Canberra suburbs.

Public transport isn’t great however we didn’t use that in Canberra either.

Sadly moving to Sydney now.

Karabar is like the curate's egg, good in parts. I'd definitely avoid the top part of Southbar Road (near Karabar shops) and some of the roads coming off it are very 'interesting' too, but most other parts are either average or totally great. My road (near the river, off Dane Street) is a peaceful, friendly oasis, with lovely residents (a mix of singles, retired couples, young and older families, and young couples), mostly professional and houseproud. Property is much better value than over the border in the ACT. Local primary schools are excellent - I can't speak for Karabar High School but my neighbour says it's good.