Table Cape vs Calder
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calder (965) sits above Table Cape (952). Calder skews owner-occupied (99%), Table Cape runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Table Cape and Calder side by side
| Measure | Table Cape | Calder |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $325/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 99.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 87 | 231 |
| Median age | 50 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 966 mm | 926 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.4°C | 21.6°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
- Calder edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 952). Calder also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Table Cape vs Calder: common questions
Does Table Cape or Calder have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calder scores 965 vs 952 in Table Cape. 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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