Cascade vs Scaddan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cascade (993) sits above Scaddan (851). Cascade skews owner-occupied (73%), Scaddan runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
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Cascade and Scaddan side by side
| Measure | Cascade | Scaddan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $265/wk | $115/wk |
| Unit rent | $210/wk | $98/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 851 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 103 | 96 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 419 mm | 424 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.7°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
- Cascade edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 851). Cascade also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cascade vs Scaddan: common questions
Does Cascade or Scaddan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cascade scores 993 vs 851 in Scaddan. 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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