Fish Creek vs Waratah Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fish Creek (999) sits above Waratah Bay (994). Waratah Bay skews owner-occupied (92%), Fish Creek runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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| Measure | Fish Creek | Waratah Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 858 | 48 |
| Median age | 51 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 992 mm | 932 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.6°C | 23.3°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
- Fish Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 994). Fish Creek also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fish Creek vs Waratah Bay: common questions
Does Fish Creek or Waratah Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fish Creek scores 999 vs 994 in Waratah Bay. 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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