Side by sideSuburb comparison

Birchgrove vs Waverton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Waverton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waverton (1165) sits above Birchgrove (1143). Birchgrove skews owner-occupied (71%), Waverton runs more rental-dense (51% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Waverton edges out on average school ICSEA (1165 vs 1143). Birchgrove also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBirchgrove vs Waverton

Common questions

Does Birchgrove or Waverton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waverton scores 1165 vs 1143 in Birchgrove. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Birchgrove
Metric
Waverton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$640/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$580/wk
$700/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$600/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
51.0%
27.0%
Renter occupied
47.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
3,228
Population
2,981
46
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1143
Avg ICSEA
1165

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).