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Cairns Bay vs Waterloo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (942) sits above Cairns Bay (932).

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Cairns Bay and Waterloo side by side

MeasureCairns BayWaterloo
Renting
House rent$280/wk$290/wk
Unit rent$255/wk$247/wk
Owner occupied77.0%–
Renter occupied62.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby47
Average ICSEA932942
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population47–
Median age39–
Climate
Annual rainfall939 mm939 mm
Mean max, January21.2°C21.2°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
Waterloo edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 932).

Cairns Bay vs Waterloo: common questions

Does Cairns Bay or Waterloo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 942 vs 932 in Cairns Bay. 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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