Cathcart vs New Buildings
The verdict
Cathcart is more affordable, with a median house price of $595K versus $890K in New Buildings. New Buildings rates higher for education (27 vs 14). New Buildings is closer to the coast (31.1 km vs 43.0 km).
Scores
CathcartNew Buildings
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 16 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 14 | 27 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 106 | 31 |
| Median age | 37 | 65 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,312 | $687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 8.7% | 15.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.8 |
Growth: Cathcart Stable · New Buildings Declining
Property
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $595K | $890K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $380 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 943 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 943 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,774 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cathcart · New Buildings
Transport
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.3 km | 27.0 km |
Liveability
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.0 km | 31.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 368.9 km | 374.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.6 km | 28.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cathcart | New Buildings | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 106 | 31 |
| Estimated 2025 | 107 | 32 |
| Projected 2041 | 111 | 31 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cathcart or New Buildings?
Cathcart is more affordable, with a median house price of $595K versus $890K.
Which has better public transport, Cathcart or New Buildings?
Cathcart and New Buildings have similar transport scores.
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