Viveash vs Caversham
Viveash scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caversham (1001) sits above Viveash (983). Caversham skews owner-occupied (82%), Viveash runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Viveash and Caversham side by side
| Measure | Viveash | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,280 | 7,419 |
| Median age | 40 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 716 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.1°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
- Caversham edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 983). Caversham also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Viveash vs Caversham: common questions
Does Viveash or Caversham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caversham scores 1001 vs 983 in Viveash. 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.
Which is more walkable, Viveash or Caversham?
Viveash scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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