Meatian vs Ultima

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meatian (965) sits above Ultima (962). Meatian skews owner-occupied (100%), Ultima runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Meatian and Ultima side by side

MeasureMeatianUltima
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%79.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1013
Average ICSEA965962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population19173
Median age3550
Climate
Annual rainfall329 mm327 mm
Mean max, January32.6°C32.7°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
Meatian edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 962). Meatian also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Meatian vs Ultima: common questions

Does Meatian or Ultima have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meatian scores 965 vs 962 in Ultima. 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.