Braeside vs Waterways
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterways (1077) sits above Braeside (1076). Waterways skews owner-occupied (88%), Braeside runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Braeside and Waterways side by side
| Measure | Braeside | Waterways |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,635,000 |
| Median unit | – | $348,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1076 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 25 | 2,422 |
| Median age | 58 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 692 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.2°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
- Waterways edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1076). Waterways also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Braeside vs Waterways: common questions
Does Braeside or Waterways have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterways scores 1077 vs 1076 in Braeside. 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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