
736 public school catchments, property premiums & if they’re worth it
About this episode
In this episode John and Rachelle are joined by Eliza Owen, Head of Research at Cotality, to unpack how public school zones influence property values. They discuss Cotality's report on house values inside vs outside of Australia's top public school catchments and whether paying extra to be in-zone really makes sense for families and investors.
👉🏾 school catchment premiums vs long-term capital growth growth
👉🏿 which school catchment had a $1.3M price difference
👉🏻 inside vs outside catchment growth comparisons over 15 years
👉 the link between school reputation and suburb growth
👉🏼 how much should school zones play into an investor's strategy?
👉🏽 school zone premiums vs private school fees
👉🏾 2025 market commentary and consumer sentiment
👉🏻 quickfire investor Q&A with Eliza
Read the Cotality report here: https://www.cotality.com/au/insights/articles/families-pay-six-figure-premiums-to-secure-homes-in-top-public-school-catchment-zones
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