Caringal vs Erica
Erica scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Erica (948) sits above Caringal (944). Caringal skews owner-occupied (200%), Erica runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Caringal and Erica side by side
| Measure | Caringal | Erica |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 200.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 70 |
| Population | 16 | 184 |
| Median age | 64 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 953 mm | 975 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Erica edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 944). Caringal also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caringal vs Erica: common questions
Does Caringal or Erica have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Erica scores 948 vs 944 in Caringal. 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.
Which is more walkable, Caringal or Erica?
Erica scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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