Side by sideSuburb comparison

Box Head vs Wagstaffe.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wagstaffe (1037) sits above Box Head (1034).

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

Wagstaffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034).

Common questionsBox Head vs Wagstaffe

Common questions

Does Box Head or Wagstaffe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wagstaffe scores 1037 vs 1034 in Box Head. 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

Box Head
Metric
Wagstaffe

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
10
0
Bike score
75
30,403
Population
240
47
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
20
1034
Avg ICSEA
1037

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).