Castra vs Gunns Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castra (952) sits above Gunns Plains (950). Castra skews owner-occupied (89%), Gunns Plains runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Castra and Gunns Plains side by side
| Measure | Castra | Gunns Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $246/wk |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 195 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1250 mm | 1319 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.9°C | 20.8°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
- Castra edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 950). Gunns Plains also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Castra vs Gunns Plains: common questions
Does Castra or Gunns Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castra scores 952 vs 950 in Gunns Plains. 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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