Firefly vs Wang Wauk
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wang Wauk (943) sits above Firefly (938). Wang Wauk skews owner-occupied (100%), Firefly runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Firefly and Wang Wauk side by side
| Measure | Firefly | Wang Wauk |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 247 | 98 |
| Median age | 51 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 968 mm | 1032 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.6°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
- Wang Wauk edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 938). Firefly also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Firefly vs Wang Wauk: common questions
Does Firefly or Wang Wauk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wang Wauk scores 943 vs 938 in Firefly. 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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