Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Wivenhoe vs Buaraba.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Wivenhoe (944) sits above Buaraba (935).

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

Lake Wivenhoe edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 935). Lake Wivenhoe also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsLake Wivenhoe vs Buaraba

Common questions

Does Lake Wivenhoe or Buaraba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Wivenhoe scores 944 vs 935 in Buaraba. 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

Lake Wivenhoe
Metric
Buaraba

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
72.0%
100.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
5
Population
170
49
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
7
944
Avg ICSEA
935

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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