Side by sideSuburb comparison

Haystack vs Capeen.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Haystack (842) sits above Capeen (784).

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

Haystack edges out on average school ICSEA (842 vs 784).

Common questionsHaystack vs Capeen

Common questions

Does Haystack or Capeen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Haystack scores 842 vs 784 in Capeen. 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

Haystack
Metric
Capeen

Price & Market

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

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$204/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$204/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3
Population
4,359
58
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
842
Avg ICSEA
784

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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