Cathkin vs Koriella
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Koriella (990) sits above Cathkin (983). Koriella skews owner-occupied (88%), Cathkin runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Cathkin and Koriella side by side
| Measure | Cathkin | Koriella |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 27 | 66 |
| Median age | 62 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 697 mm | 710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.0°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
- Koriella edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 983). Koriella also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cathkin vs Koriella: common questions
Does Cathkin or Koriella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Koriella 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.
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