Side by sideSuburb comparison

Katunga vs Strathmerton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathmerton (967) sits above Katunga (957).

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

Strathmerton edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 957).

Common questionsKatunga vs Strathmerton

Common questions

Does Katunga or Strathmerton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathmerton scores 967 vs 957 in Katunga. 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

Katunga
Metric
Strathmerton

Price & Market

Median house
$440,000
Median unit
$171,360
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$210/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$210/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,025
Population
1,072
38
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
12
957
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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