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Yarck vs Cathkin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarck (990) sits above Cathkin (983). Yarck skews owner-occupied (90%), Cathkin runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Yarck and Cathkin side by side

MeasureYarckCathkin
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%38.0%
Renter occupied9.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby36
Average ICSEA990983
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population19427
Median age5462
Climate
Annual rainfall699 mm697 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.4°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
Yarck edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 983). Yarck also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Yarck vs Cathkin: common questions

Does Yarck or Cathkin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarck scores 990 vs 983 in Cathkin. 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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