Side by sideSuburb comparison

Freemans Waterhole vs Awaba.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Freemans Waterhole edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Freemans Waterhole (980) sits above Awaba (968). Awaba skews owner-occupied (89%), Freemans Waterhole runs more rental-dense (21% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Freemans Waterhole edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 968). Awaba also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsFreemans Waterhole vs Awaba

Common questions

Does Freemans Waterhole or Awaba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Freemans Waterhole scores 980 vs 968 in Awaba. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Freemans Waterhole
Metric
Awaba

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$345/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
21.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
52.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
10
0
Bike score
0
120
Population
430
39
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
20
980
Avg ICSEA
968

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).