Sprent vs Castra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castra (952) sits above Sprent (949).
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Sprent and Castra side by side
| Measure | Sprent | Castra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $246/wk |
| Unit rent | $240/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 160 | 41 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1084 mm | 1250 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.3°C | 20.9°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
- Castra edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 949). Sprent also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sprent vs Castra: common questions
Does Sprent or Castra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castra scores 952 vs 949 in Sprent. 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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