Upper Castra vs Nietta
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nietta (946) sits above Upper Castra (944).
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Upper Castra and Nietta side by side
| Measure | Upper Castra | Nietta |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $246/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 85 | 63 |
| Median age | 53 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1223 mm | 1470 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.2°C | 20.2°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
- Nietta edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 944).
Upper Castra vs Nietta: common questions
Does Upper Castra or Nietta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nietta scores 946 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.
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