Cathkin vs Alexandra
Alexandra scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alexandra (990) sits above Cathkin (983).
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Cathkin and Alexandra side by side
| Measure | Cathkin | Alexandra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $535,500 |
| Median unit | – | $209,520 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 27 | – |
| Median age | 62 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 697 mm | 702 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.3°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
- Alexandra edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 983).
Cathkin vs Alexandra: common questions
Does Cathkin or Alexandra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alexandra scores 990 vs 983 in Cathkin. 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.
Which is more walkable, Cathkin or Alexandra?
Alexandra scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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