Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hester vs Catterick.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hester (1020) sits above Catterick (994). Hester skews owner-occupied (103%), Catterick runs more rental-dense (88% owner).

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

Hester edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 994).

Common questionsHester vs Catterick

Common questions

Does Hester or Catterick have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hester scores 1020 vs 994 in Catterick. 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

Hester
Metric
Catterick

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$120/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
103.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
101
Population
171
42
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
5
1020
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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