Hay Flat vs Wirrina Cove
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hay Flat (980) sits above Wirrina Cove (973). Hay Flat skews owner-occupied (79%), Wirrina Cove runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Hay Flat and Wirrina Cove side by side
| Measure | Hay Flat | Wirrina Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $278/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 72 | 187 |
| Median age | 48 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 607 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 24.6°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
- Hay Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 973). Hay Flat also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hay Flat vs Wirrina Cove: common questions
Does Hay Flat or Wirrina Cove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hay Flat scores 980 vs 973 in Wirrina Cove. 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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