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
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 16 |
| Transport | 5 | 5 |
| Education | 37 | 28 |
| Liveability | 11 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,025 | 1,072 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,505 | $1,404 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 13.4% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Katunga Moderate Growth · Strathmerton Moderate Growth
Property
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $258K | $345K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -11.4% | 0.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 98 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 195 | 187 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,366 | 2,519 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 938 |
See the full school list on each profile: Katunga · Strathmerton
Transport
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 5 | 5 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 42.9 km | 52.5 km |
Liveability
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 209.2 km | 218.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 206.6 km | 215.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.5 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Katunga | Strathmerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,025 | 1,072 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,020 | 1,067 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,136 | 1,189 |
| 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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