Side by sideSuburb comparison

Metz vs Castle Doyle.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castle Doyle (973) sits above Metz (949). Castle Doyle skews owner-occupied (87%), Metz runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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

Castle Doyle edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 949). Castle Doyle also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMetz vs Castle Doyle

Common questions

Does Metz or Castle Doyle have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castle Doyle scores 973 vs 949 in Metz. 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

Metz
Metric
Castle Doyle

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$243/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
117
Population
150
43
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
17
949
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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