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Eveleigh vs Waterloo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (1062) sits above Eveleigh (1050).

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Eveleigh and Waterloo side by side

MeasureEveleighWaterloo
Price and market
Median house–$1,570,000
Median unit–$906,500
House price change, 12 months–+4.7%
Renting
House rent$1100/wk$1150/wk
Unit rent$823/wk$1050/wk
Owner occupied21.0%24.0%
Renter occupied74.0%73.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10501062
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100
Bike score100100
Population60616,379
Median age3433
Climate
Annual rainfall1101 mm1101 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.1°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
Waterloo edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1050).

Eveleigh vs Waterloo: common questions

Does Eveleigh or Waterloo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 1062 vs 1050 in Eveleigh. 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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