Carrickalinga vs Wattle Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wattle Flat (982) sits above Carrickalinga (980). Wattle Flat skews owner-occupied (98%), Carrickalinga runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Carrickalinga and Wattle Flat side by side
| Measure | Carrickalinga | Wattle Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $278/wk | $305/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 409 | 149 |
| Median age | 60 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.0°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
- Wattle Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 980). Wattle Flat also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carrickalinga vs Wattle Flat: common questions
Does Carrickalinga or Wattle Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wattle Flat scores 982 vs 980 in Carrickalinga. 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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