Ebenezer vs Cattai
Ebenezer (median $935,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Cattai ($1,925,000). Over the past year, Cattai (-17.2%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Ebenezer (-18.9%) on house-price growth.
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Ebenezer and Cattai side by side
| Measure | Ebenezer | Cattai |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $935,000 | $1,925,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -18.9% | -17.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,081 | 1,077 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 731 mm | 750 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cattai (1039) sits above Ebenezer (990).
- For buyers
- Ebenezer is the lower entry point at $935,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Ebenezer delivers the better gross yield (4.00% vs 1.94%), but Cattai has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Cattai edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 990).
Ebenezer vs Cattai: common questions
Is Ebenezer or Cattai cheaper to buy in?
Ebenezer has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 51% 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, Ebenezer or Cattai?
Over the past 12 months, Cattai grew -17.2% vs -18.9% in Ebenezer, a gap of 1.7 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 Ebenezer or Cattai have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cattai scores 1039 vs 990 in Ebenezer. 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, Ebenezer or Cattai?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.00% in Ebenezer 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.
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