Illaroo vs Watersleigh
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Illaroo (958) sits above Watersleigh (954). Illaroo skews owner-occupied (129%), Watersleigh runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Illaroo and Watersleigh side by side
| Measure | Illaroo | Watersleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 129.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 40 |
| Median age | 50 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 996 mm | 1035 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.3°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
- Illaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 954). Watersleigh also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Illaroo vs Watersleigh: common questions
Does Illaroo or Watersleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Illaroo scores 958 vs 954 in Watersleigh. 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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