Castra vs Spalford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spalford (965) sits above Castra (952). Castra skews owner-occupied (89%), Spalford runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

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Castra and Spalford side by side

MeasureCastraSpalford
Renting
House rent$246/wk$246/wk
Unit rent$100/wk$209/wk
Owner occupied89.0%75.0%
Schools
Schools nearby127
Average ICSEA952965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4155
Median age4949
Climate
Annual rainfall1250 mm1037 mm
Mean max, January20.9°C21.4°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
Spalford edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 952). Spalford also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Castra vs Spalford: common questions

Does Castra or Spalford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spalford scores 965 vs 952 in Castra. 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.