Maraylya vs Cattai.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,020,000 and $1,925,000.
Cattai (median $1,925,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Maraylya ($2,020,000). Over the past year, Maraylya (-8.2%) ran 9.0 percentage points ahead of Cattai (-17.2%) on house-price growth.
Maraylya scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cattai (1039) sits above Maraylya (1033).
For buyers
Cattai is the lower entry point at $1,925,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Maraylya carries both higher gross yield (2.19% vs 1.94%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Cattai edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1033).
Common questions
Is Maraylya or Cattai cheaper to buy in?
Cattai has the lower median house price at $1,925,000, roughly 5% below Maraylya ($2,020,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maraylya or Cattai?
Over the past 12 months, Maraylya grew -8.2% vs -17.2% in Cattai, a gap of 9.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Maraylya or Cattai have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cattai scores 1039 vs 1033 in Maraylya. 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, Maraylya or Cattai?
Maraylya scores 2/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Maraylya or Cattai?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.19% in Maraylya vs 1.94% in Cattai. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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