Buccan vs Waterford
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buccan (985) sits above Waterford (966).
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Buccan and Waterford side by side
| Measure | Buccan | Waterford |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $315/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 80 |
| Population | 2,134 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 961 mm | 959 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.1°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
- Buccan edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 966).
Buccan vs Waterford: common questions
Does Buccan or Waterford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buccan scores 985 vs 966 in Waterford. 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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