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Box Head vs Wagstaffe

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

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Box Head and Wagstaffe side by side

MeasureBox HeadWagstaffe
Price and market
Median house–$1,300,000
Median unit–$339,120
Renting
House rent$695/wk$695/wk
Unit rent$535/wk$535/wk
Owner occupied–86.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1720
Average ICSEA10341037
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score010
Bike score075
Population–240
Median age–60
Climate
Annual rainfall1167 mm1209 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.4°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
Wagstaffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034).

Box 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.

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