Thule vs Caldwell

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caldwell (958) sits above Thule (900). Thule skews owner-occupied (160%), Caldwell runs more rental-dense (45% owner).

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Thule and Caldwell side by side

MeasureThuleCaldwell
Renting
House rent–$450/wk
Unit rent–$260/wk
Owner occupied160.0%45.0%
Renter occupied–36.0%
Schools
Schools nearby210
Average ICSEA900958
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2542
Median age6135
Climate
Annual rainfall346 mm350 mm
Mean max, January32.7°C32.8°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
Caldwell edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 900). Caldwell also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Thule vs Caldwell: common questions

Does Thule or Caldwell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caldwell scores 958 vs 900 in Thule. 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.