Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gerard vs Katarapko.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Katarapko (974) sits above Gerard (952).

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

Katarapko edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 952).

Common questionsGerard vs Katarapko

Common questions

Does Gerard or Katarapko have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Katarapko scores 974 vs 952 in Gerard. 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

Gerard
Metric
Katarapko

Price & Market

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

Rental

$210/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$210/wk
$90/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
108.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
50
Population
4,977
27
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
5
952
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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