Cathcart vs Mount Darragh
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Darragh (973) sits above Cathcart (945). Cathcart skews owner-occupied (71%), Mount Darragh runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Cathcart and Mount Darragh side by side
| Measure | Cathcart | Mount Darragh |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 106 | 25 |
| Median age | 37 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 951 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 24.5°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
- Mount Darragh edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 945). Cathcart also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cathcart vs Mount Darragh: common questions
Does Cathcart or Mount Darragh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Darragh scores 973 vs 945 in Cathcart. 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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