Congewai vs Watagan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watagan (934) sits above Congewai (923). Congewai skews owner-occupied (101%), Watagan runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Congewai and Watagan side by side
| Measure | Congewai | Watagan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 101.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 206 | 37 |
| Median age | 56 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 902 mm | 899 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.4°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
- Watagan edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 923). Congewai also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Congewai vs Watagan: common questions
Does Congewai or Watagan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watagan scores 934 vs 923 in Congewai. 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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