Barratta vs Wakool

Wakool scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wakool (950) sits above Barratta (907).

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Barratta and Wakool side by side

MeasureBarrattaWakool
Price and market
Median house–$210,000
Median unit–$171,360
Renting
House rent$450/wk$450/wk
Unit rent$260/wk$260/wk
Owner occupied–83.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby25
Average ICSEA907950
Lifestyle and people
Walk score04
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population12262
Median age4149
Climate
Annual rainfall328 mm344 mm
Mean max, January33.3°C33.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Wakool edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 907).

Barratta vs Wakool: common questions

Does Barratta or Wakool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wakool scores 950 vs 907 in Barratta. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Barratta or Wakool?

Wakool scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.