CataniVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3981 · Cardinia
Daily life in Catani is likely to be quiet and community-focused, with most residents commuting by car, as 63.8% drive to work. A notable 19.7% of the population work from home, which is slightly lower than the Victorian average of 25.7%. The community has a strong agricultural presence, with dairy cattle farming being the top industry, employing 11.8% of the workforce.
The read
What living here is actually like
Catani is a small rural community with a population of 299 people. The median age is 41, which is slightly older than the Victorian average of 38. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 49.5% male and 50.5% female residents. Families are a significant part of the community, with 53% being couples with children and 41% couples without children. The area is characterized by separate houses, with 100% of the housing stock being separate houses, compared to the Victorian average of 73.4%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Catani · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 75 |
| Retirees | 70 |
| First home buyers | 65 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| Investors | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households - 81.8%
- Majority of homes are owner-occupied
- Average household size of 2.8 people
- Affordable median weekly rent - $210
Against the state
How Catani differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 19.7% |
| Drove a car | 63.8% |
| Walked only | 5.9% |
| Car passenger | 0.7% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High proportion of family households - 81.8%
- Low unemployment rate - 4.5% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- 100% of housing is separate houses
- Significant work-from-home population - 19.7%
- Majority of residents born in Australia - 85.9%
Things to be aware of
- Lower educational attainment - 6.5% with a bachelor's degree (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Below average household income - $1520 weekly (vs VIC $1759)
- Limited public transport options
- Higher percentage of low-income households - 22.3%
- Limited cultural diversity - 14.1% born overseas (vs VIC 35.0%)
Coming soon to this page
Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.