Carnamah vs Waddy Forest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waddy Forest (929) sits above Carnamah (922). Carnamah skews owner-occupied (59%), Waddy Forest runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Carnamah and Waddy Forest side by side
| Measure | Carnamah | Waddy Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | $128/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 38.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 929 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 407 | 30 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 335 mm | 313 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.2°C | 36.3°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
- Waddy Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 922).
Carnamah vs Waddy Forest: common questions
Does Carnamah or Waddy Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waddy Forest scores 929 vs 922 in Carnamah. 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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