Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cambra vs Marshdale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cambra (947) sits above Marshdale (946). Cambra skews owner-occupied (150%), Marshdale runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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

Cambra edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 946).

Common questionsCambra vs Marshdale

Common questions

Does Cambra or Marshdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cambra scores 947 vs 946 in Marshdale. 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

Cambra
Metric
Marshdale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$375/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$285/wk
150.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
50.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
16
Population
46
57
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
3
947
Avg ICSEA
946

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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