Buxton vs Wattle Ridge
Buxton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wattle Ridge (1003) sits above Buxton (960).
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Buxton and Wattle Ridge side by side
| Measure | Buxton | Wattle Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $867,500 | – |
| Median unit | $380,160 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 2,071 | – |
| Median age | 33 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 742 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.2°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
- Wattle Ridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 960).
Buxton vs Wattle Ridge: common questions
Does Buxton or Wattle Ridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wattle Ridge scores 1003 vs 960 in Buxton. 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.
Which is more walkable, Buxton or Wattle Ridge?
Buxton scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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