Carapook vs Wando Bridge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carapook (980) sits above Wando Bridge (975). Carapook skews owner-occupied (74%), Wando Bridge runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Carapook and Wando Bridge side by side
| Measure | Carapook | Wando Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 67 | 41 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 662 mm | 632 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.7°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
- Carapook edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 975). Wando Bridge also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carapook vs Wando Bridge: common questions
Does Carapook or Wando Bridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carapook scores 980 vs 975 in Wando Bridge. 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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