Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bulli vs Cataract.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Cataract edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cataract (1088) sits above Bulli (1047).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Cataract edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1047).

Common questionsBulli vs Cataract

Common questions

Does Bulli or Cataract have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cataract scores 1088 vs 1047 in Bulli. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Bulli
Metric
Cataract

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$270/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
21.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
6,798
Population
4
40
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
7
1047
Avg ICSEA
1088

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).