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Cathkin vs Yarck

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarck (990) sits above Cathkin (983). Yarck skews owner-occupied (90%), Cathkin runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Cathkin and Yarck side by side

MeasureCathkinYarck
Renting
Owner occupied38.0%90.0%
Renter occupied19.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby63
Average ICSEA983990
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population27194
Median age6254
Climate
Annual rainfall697 mm699 mm
Mean max, January29.4°C29.2°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
Yarck edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 983). Yarck also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cathkin vs Yarck: common questions

Does Cathkin or Yarck have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarck 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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