Side by sideSuburb comparison

Capel vs Stratham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capel (1015) sits above Stratham (1007). Stratham skews owner-occupied (91%), Capel runs more rental-dense (78% 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

Capel edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1007). Stratham also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsCapel vs Stratham

Common questions

Does Capel or Stratham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capel scores 1015 vs 1007 in Stratham. 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

Capel
Metric
Stratham

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$325/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,606
Population
793
42
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
7
1015
Avg ICSEA
1007

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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