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Cataby vs Nilgen

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cataby (984) sits above Nilgen (955).

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Cataby and Nilgen side by side

MeasureCatabyNilgen
Renting
House rent$220/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$208/wk$225/wk
Owner occupied–91.0%
Renter occupied50.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby31
Average ICSEA984955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population103248
Median age3452
Climate
Annual rainfall524 mm573 mm
Mean max, January31.9°C29.8°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
Cataby edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 955). Nilgen also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cataby vs Nilgen: common questions

Does Cataby or Nilgen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cataby scores 984 vs 955 in Nilgen. 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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