Cattai vs Wilberforce.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,925,000 and $1,340,000. Wilberforce edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wilberforce (median $1,340,000) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Cattai ($1,925,000). Over the past year, Wilberforce (+16.5%) ran 33.7 percentage points ahead of Cattai (-17.2%) on house-price growth.
Wilberforce scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cattai (1039) sits above Wilberforce (987).
For buyers
Wilberforce is the lower entry point at $1,340,000 median, 44% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wilberforce carries both higher gross yield (2.79% 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 987).
Common questions
Is Cattai or Wilberforce cheaper to buy in?
Wilberforce has the lower median house price at $1,340,000, roughly 44% 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 Wilberforce?
Over the past 12 months, Wilberforce grew +16.5% vs -17.2% in Cattai, a gap of 33.7 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 Wilberforce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cattai scores 1039 vs 987 in Wilberforce. 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, Cattai or Wilberforce?
Wilberforce scores 16/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cattai or Wilberforce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Wilberforce 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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