Cavan vs Wallaroo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallaroo (1052) sits above Cavan (1036). Wallaroo skews owner-occupied (79%), Cavan runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Cavan and Wallaroo side by side
| Measure | Cavan | Wallaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 37 | 576 |
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 698 mm | 686 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 29.6°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
- Wallaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1036). Wallaroo also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cavan vs Wallaroo: common questions
Does Cavan or Wallaroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallaroo scores 1052 vs 1036 in Cavan. 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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