Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cathkin vs Limestone.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Cathkin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cathkin (983) sits above Limestone (975).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Cathkin edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 975).

Common questionsCathkin vs Limestone

Common questions

Does Cathkin or Limestone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cathkin scores 983 vs 975 in Limestone. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cathkin
Metric
Limestone

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$331/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
38.0%
Owner occupied
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
27
Population
3,544
62
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
3
983
Avg ICSEA
975

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).