Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cadia vs Waldegrave.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Waldegrave edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waldegrave (980) sits above Cadia (972).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Waldegrave edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 972).

Common questionsCadia vs Waldegrave

Common questions

Does Cadia or Waldegrave have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waldegrave scores 980 vs 972 in Cadia. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cadia
Metric
Waldegrave

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$281/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied
71.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3
Population
33
29
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
20
972
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).