Docklands vs South Wharf
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Wharf (1078) sits above Docklands (1077).
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Docklands and South Wharf side by side
| Measure | Docklands | South Wharf |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $440,000 | – |
| Median unit | $585,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Unit rent | $763/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | 67.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,495 | 71 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
- South Wharf edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1077). South Wharf also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Docklands vs South Wharf: common questions
Does Docklands or South Wharf have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Wharf scores 1078 vs 1077 in Docklands. 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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