Side by sideSuburb comparison

Katandra West vs Marionvale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Katandra West (997) sits above Marionvale (980).

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

Katandra West edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 980).

Common questionsKatandra West vs Marionvale

Common questions

Does Katandra West or Marionvale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Katandra West scores 997 vs 980 in Marionvale. 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

Katandra West
Metric
Marionvale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$195/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$265/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
492
Population
116
43
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
20
997
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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