Snakes Plain vs Cathundral
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Snakes Plain (899) sits above Cathundral (838).
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| Measure | Snakes Plain | Cathundral |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $280/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 122.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 899 | 838 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 14 | 31 |
| Median age | 40 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 477 mm | 476 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.8°C | 34.6°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
- Snakes Plain edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 838). Cathundral also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Snakes Plain vs Cathundral: common questions
Does Snakes Plain or Cathundral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Snakes Plain scores 899 vs 838 in Cathundral. 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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