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Katunga vs Strathmerton

The verdict

Katunga is more affordable, with a median house price of $258K versus $345K in Strathmerton. Katunga rates higher for education (37 vs 28). Strathmerton rates higher for liveability (16 vs 11). Katunga is closer to the coast (209.2 km vs 218.5 km).

Scores

KatungaStrathmerton
KatungaStrathmerton
Overall1716
Transport55
Education3728
Liveability1116

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

KatungaStrathmerton
Population1,0251,072
Median age3838
Median household income (wk)$1,505$1,404
Bachelor degree or higher22.8%13.4%
Born in Australia77.4%80.4%
Avg household size2.82.7

Growth: Katunga Moderate Growth · Strathmerton Moderate Growth

Property

KatungaStrathmerton
Median house price$258K$345K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY-11.4%0.7%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

KatungaStrathmerton
Residential safety score100100
Break & enter dwelling /100k98Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k9893
Domestic assault /100k195187
Total incidents /100k (all)1,3662,519

Total incidents over time

Schools

KatungaStrathmerton
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA954938

See the full school list on each profile: Katunga · Strathmerton

Transport

KatungaStrathmerton
Transport score55
Train stations00
Bus stops22
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)42.9 km52.5 km

Liveability

KatungaStrathmerton
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp13.6°C13.6°C
Annual rainfall (mm)470470
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)209.2 km218.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)206.6 km215.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)22.5 km15.2 km

Population & growth

KatungaStrathmerton
Population (2021)1,0251,072
Estimated 20251,0201,067
Projected 20411,1361,189
Annual growth rate-0.12%-0.12%

Common questions

Which is safer, Katunga or Strathmerton?

Katunga and Strathmerton have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).

Which is more affordable, Katunga or Strathmerton?

Katunga is more affordable, with a median house price of $258K versus $345K.

Which has better schools, Katunga or Strathmerton?

Katunga has a higher average school ICSEA (Katunga 954 vs Strathmerton 938; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Katunga or Strathmerton?

Katunga and Strathmerton have similar transport scores.

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