Retro vs Capella
Capella scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Retro (942) sits above Capella (932). Capella skews owner-occupied (49%), Retro runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Retro and Capella side by side
| Measure | Retro | Capella |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 54 | 974 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.3°C | 34.4°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
- Retro edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 932). Retro also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Retro vs Capella: common questions
Does Retro or Capella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Retro scores 942 vs 932 in Capella. 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, Retro or Capella?
Capella scores 20/100 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.
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