Upper Castra vs Castra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Castra (952) sits above Upper Castra (944).

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Upper Castra and Castra side by side

MeasureUpper CastraCastra
Renting
House rent$246/wk$246/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$100/wk
Owner occupied87.0%89.0%
Renter occupied21.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby712
Average ICSEA944952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8541
Median age5349
Climate
Annual rainfall1223 mm1250 mm
Mean max, January21.2°C20.9°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 944). Upper Castra also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Upper Castra vs Castra: common questions

Does Upper Castra or Castra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Castra scores 952 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.