Main Lead vs Waterloo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (992) sits above Main Lead (976).
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Main Lead and Waterloo side by side
| Measure | Main Lead | Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 42 | – |
| Median age | 53 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 659 mm | 656 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
- Waterloo edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 976).
Main Lead vs Waterloo: common questions
Does Main Lead or Waterloo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 992 vs 976 in Main Lead. 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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