South Preston vs Upper Castra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Preston (946) sits above Upper Castra (944). South Preston skews owner-occupied (100%), Upper Castra runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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South Preston and Upper Castra side by side
| Measure | South Preston | Upper Castra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $246/wk |
| Unit rent | $209/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 85 |
| Median age | 47 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1470 mm | 1223 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.2°C | 21.2°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
- South Preston edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 944). Upper Castra also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 33%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
South Preston vs Upper Castra: common questions
Does South Preston or Upper Castra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Preston scores 946 vs 944 in Upper Castra. 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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