Luina vs Waratah
Waratah scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Luina (907) sits above Waratah (898).
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Luina and Waratah side by side
| Measure | Luina | Waratah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $550,000 |
| Median unit | – | $192,240 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $196/wk | $196/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 907 | 898 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1970 mm | 1978 mm |
| Mean max, January | 19.3°C | 18.7°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
- Luina edges out on average school ICSEA (907 vs 898).
Luina vs Waratah: common questions
Does Luina or Waratah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Luina scores 907 vs 898 in Waratah. 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, Luina or Waratah?
Waratah scores 4/100 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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