Cascade vs Megan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Megan (953) sits above Cascade (911).
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| Measure | Cascade | Megan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 911 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 8 | 168 |
| Median age | 78 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1712 mm | 1942 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 24.5°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
- Megan edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 911).
Cascade vs Megan: common questions
Does Cascade or Megan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Megan scores 953 vs 911 in Cascade. 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.
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