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Castella vs Kinglake

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kinglake (1029) sits above Castella (992).

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Castella and Kinglake side by side

MeasureCastellaKinglake
Price and market
Median house–$780,000
Median unit–$274,320
Renting
Owner occupied95.0%92.0%
Renter occupied4.0%5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1413
Average ICSEA9921029
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score025
Population2571,662
Median age4443
Climate
Annual rainfall1074 mm1022 mm
Mean max, January24.8°C25.2°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
Kinglake edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 992).

Castella vs Kinglake: common questions

Does Castella or Kinglake have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kinglake scores 1029 vs 992 in Castella. 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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