Caldwell vs Wakool
Wakool scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caldwell (958) sits above Wakool (950). Wakool skews owner-occupied (83%), Caldwell runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Caldwell and Wakool side by side
| Measure | Caldwell | Wakool |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $210,000 |
| Median unit | – | $171,360 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 42 | 262 |
| Median age | 35 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 350 mm | 344 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 33.0°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
- Caldwell edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 950). Caldwell also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caldwell vs Wakool: common questions
Does Caldwell or Wakool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caldwell scores 958 vs 950 in Wakool. 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, Caldwell or Wakool?
Wakool 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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