Katherine vs Lansdowne
Katherine scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lansdowne (857) sits above Katherine (839). Lansdowne skews owner-occupied (70%), Katherine runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Katherine and Lansdowne side by side
| Measure | Katherine | Lansdowne |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | $330/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 839 | 857 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 0 |
| Population | 1,254 | 499 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1075 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.5°C | 34.3°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
- 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
- Lansdowne edges out on average school ICSEA (857 vs 839). Lansdowne also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Katherine vs Lansdowne: common questions
Does Katherine or Lansdowne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lansdowne scores 857 vs 839 in Katherine. 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 is more walkable, Katherine or Lansdowne?
Katherine scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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