Edgewater vs Craigie
Craigie scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craigie (1042) sits above Edgewater (1031).
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Edgewater and Craigie side by side
| Measure | Edgewater | Craigie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,657 | 6,456 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 707 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.4°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
- Craigie edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1031).
Edgewater vs Craigie: common questions
Does Edgewater or Craigie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craigie scores 1042 vs 1031 in Edgewater. 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.
Which is more walkable, Edgewater or Craigie?
Craigie scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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