Chiton vs Waitpinga

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waitpinga (1008) sits above Chiton (1001).

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Chiton and Waitpinga side by side

MeasureChitonWaitpinga
Renting
House rent$630/wk$700/wk
Unit rent$520/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied74.0%76.0%
Renter occupied16.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA10011008
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population440374
Median age6351
Climate
Annual rainfall723 mm640 mm
Mean max, January24.3°C24.2°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
Waitpinga edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1001).

Chiton vs Waitpinga: common questions

Does Chiton or Waitpinga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waitpinga scores 1008 vs 1001 in Chiton. 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.