Henderson vs Wattleup
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wattleup (1026) sits above Henderson (1015). Wattleup skews owner-occupied (69%), Henderson runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Henderson and Wattleup side by side
| Measure | Henderson | Wattleup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $270/wk | $375/wk |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 92.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1026 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 20 |
| Population | 36 | 443 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 713 mm | 713 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.2°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
- Wattleup edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1015).
Henderson vs Wattleup: common questions
Does Henderson or Wattleup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wattleup scores 1026 vs 1015 in Henderson. 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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