Castambul vs Highbury
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castambul (1054) sits above Highbury (1045). Castambul skews owner-occupied (167%), Highbury runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Castambul and Highbury side by side
| Measure | Castambul | Highbury |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,180,000 |
| Median unit | – | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +18.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $675/wk |
| Owner occupied | 167.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 80 |
| Population | 18 | 6,956 |
| Median age | 70 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 699 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°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
- Castambul edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1045). Castambul also has a higher family-household share (267% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Castambul vs Highbury: common questions
Does Castambul or Highbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castambul scores 1054 vs 1045 in Highbury. 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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