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Delahey vs Watergardens

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watergardens (1029) sits above Delahey (1002).

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Delahey and Watergardens side by side

MeasureDelaheyWatergardens
Price and market
Median house$689,000–
Median unit$560,000–
Renting
Owner occupied74.0%–
Renter occupied23.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10021029
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–100
Transit score–100
Bike score–100
Population8,077–
Median age39–
Climate
Annual rainfall514 mm514 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.9°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
Watergardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1002).

Delahey vs Watergardens: common questions

Does Delahey or Watergardens have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watergardens scores 1029 vs 1002 in Delahey. 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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