Cattai vs South Maroota.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,925,000 and $1,600,000. South Maroota edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Maroota (median $1,600,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Cattai ($1,925,000). Over the past year, South Maroota (-1.2%) ran 16.0 percentage points ahead of Cattai (-17.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cattai (1039) sits above South Maroota (999).
For buyers
South Maroota is the lower entry point at $1,600,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Maroota carries both higher gross yield (2.34% vs 1.94%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Cattai edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 999).
Common questions
Is Cattai or South Maroota cheaper to buy in?
South Maroota has the lower median house price at $1,600,000, roughly 20% below Cattai ($1,925,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cattai or South Maroota?
Over the past 12 months, South Maroota grew -1.2% vs -17.2% in Cattai, a gap of 16.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Cattai or South Maroota have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cattai scores 1039 vs 999 in South Maroota. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Cattai or South Maroota?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.34% in South Maroota vs 1.94% in Cattai. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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