Lansdowne vs Katherine East

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lansdowne (857) sits above Katherine East (839). Lansdowne skews owner-occupied (70%), Katherine East runs more rental-dense (35% owner).

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Lansdowne and Katherine East side by side

MeasureLansdowneKatherine East
Renting
House rent$330/wk$330/wk
Unit rent$250/wk$350/wk
Owner occupied70.0%35.0%
Renter occupied22.0%60.0%
Schools
Schools nearby48
Average ICSEA857839
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population4993,061
Median age3930
Climate
Annual rainfall1075 mm1070 mm
Mean max, January34.3°C34.4°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 vs Katherine East: common questions

Does Lansdowne or Katherine East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lansdowne scores 857 vs 839 in Katherine East. 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.