Bearii vs Waaia

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waaia (976) sits above Bearii (968). Bearii skews owner-occupied (90%), Waaia runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Bearii and Waaia side by side

MeasureBeariiWaaia
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%79.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby204
Average ICSEA968976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population167420
Median age6336
Climate
Annual rainfall414 mm415 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C31.9°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
Waaia edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 968). Waaia also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bearii vs Waaia: common questions

Does Bearii or Waaia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waaia scores 976 vs 968 in Bearii. 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.