Maitland Bar vs Grattai
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grattai (933) sits above Maitland Bar (896). Grattai skews owner-occupied (98%), Maitland Bar runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Maitland Bar and Grattai side by side
| Measure | Maitland Bar | Grattai |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 2.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 896 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 21 | 330 |
| Median age | 60 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 784 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.9°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
- Grattai edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 896).
Maitland Bar vs Grattai: common questions
Does Maitland Bar or Grattai have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grattai scores 933 vs 896 in Maitland Bar. 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.
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