Jervis Bay vs Wreck Bay
Jervis Bay scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wreck Bay (950) sits above Jervis Bay (912).
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Jervis Bay and Wreck Bay side by side
| Measure | Jervis Bay | Wreck Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $306/wk | $306/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1158 mm | 910 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°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
- Wreck Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 912).
Jervis Bay vs Wreck Bay: common questions
Does Jervis Bay or Wreck Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wreck Bay scores 950 vs 912 in Jervis 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.
Which is more walkable, Jervis Bay or Wreck Bay?
Jervis Bay scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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