Casula vs Prestons
The verdict
Prestons is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.29M in Casula. Casula rates higher for transport (94 vs 53). Prestons rates higher for liveability (86 vs 69). Casula is closer to the coast (21.9 km vs 24.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Prestons rates higher (78 vs 72/100 in Casula).
Scores
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 65 |
| Transport | 94 | 53 |
| Education | 54 | 54 |
| Liveability | 69 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,584 | 15,694 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,730 | $2,310 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 50.8% | 52.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.6 |
Growth: Casula Moderate Growth · Prestons Stable
Property
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $864K | $950K |
| House price YoY | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 72 | 51 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 537 | 401 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,089 | 3,384 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1,053 |
Transport
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 53 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 99 | 84 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 8 |
| Parks | 25 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 79 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.9 km | 24.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.7 km | 31.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Casula | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,584 | 15,694 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,996 | 15,477 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,530 | 16,052 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | -0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Casula or Prestons?
Prestons has the higher residential safety score (Casula 72/100 vs Prestons 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Casula or Prestons?
Prestons is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Casula or Prestons?
Prestons has a higher average school ICSEA (Casula 969 vs Prestons 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Casula or Prestons?
Casula has the higher transport score (Casula 94/100 vs Prestons 53/100).
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