Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kinglake vs Castella.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kinglake (1029) sits above Castella (992).

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

Kinglake edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 992).

Common questionsKinglake vs Castella

Common questions

Does Kinglake or Castella have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kinglake scores 1029 vs 992 in Castella. 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

Kinglake
Metric
Castella

Price & Market

$780,000
Median house
$274,320
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
95.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
4.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
0
1,662
Population
257
43
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
14
1029
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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