Cattai vs Maraylya
The verdict
Maraylya is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.18M in Cattai. Maraylya rates higher for education (51 vs 46). Maraylya has a shorter estimated CBD commute (112 vs 123 min). On the separate residential safety score, Maraylya rates higher (100 vs 82/100 in Cattai).
Scores
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 29 |
| Transport | 21 | 24 |
| Education | 46 | 51 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,077 | 1,281 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,878 | $2,607 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.3% | 28.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Cattai Stable · Maraylya High Growth
Property
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.18M | $1.94M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 93 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,414 | 2,264 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,018 |
Transport
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 123 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.9 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.2 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.4 km | 41.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cattai | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,077 | 1,281 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,096 | 1,408 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,125 | 1,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 2.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cattai or Maraylya?
Maraylya has the higher residential safety score (Cattai 82/100 vs Maraylya 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cattai or Maraylya?
Maraylya is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.18M.
Which has better schools, Cattai or Maraylya?
Maraylya has a higher average school ICSEA (Cattai 990 vs Maraylya 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cattai or Maraylya?
Maraylya has the higher transport score (Cattai 21/100 vs Maraylya 24/100).
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