Stratham vs Capel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capel (1015) sits above Stratham (1007). Stratham skews owner-occupied (91%), Capel runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Stratham and Capel side by side
| Measure | Stratham | Capel |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $527,500 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $325/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 793 | 2,606 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.0°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
- Capel edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1007). Stratham also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Stratham vs Capel: common questions
Does Stratham or Capel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capel scores 1015 vs 1007 in Stratham. 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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