Bunjil vs Waddy Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bunjil (933) sits above Waddy Forest (929). Bunjil skews owner-occupied (50%), Waddy Forest runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Bunjil and Waddy Forest side by side

MeasureBunjilWaddy Forest
Renting
House rent$170/wk$150/wk
Unit rent$145/wk$128/wk
Owner occupied50.0%38.0%
Schools
Schools nearby12
Average ICSEA933929
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6130
Median age3938
Climate
Annual rainfall295 mm313 mm
Mean max, January36.7°C36.3°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
Bunjil edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 929).

Bunjil vs Waddy Forest: common questions

Does Bunjil or Waddy Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bunjil scores 933 vs 929 in Waddy Forest. 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.