Side by sideSuburb comparison

Marmion vs Watermans Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watermans Bay (1106) sits above Marmion (1098). Marmion skews owner-occupied (88%), Watermans Bay runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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

Watermans Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1098).

Common questionsMarmion vs Watermans Bay

Common questions

Does Marmion or Watermans Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watermans Bay scores 1106 vs 1098 in Marmion. 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

Marmion
Metric
Watermans Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$425/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$495/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
4
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
2,390
Population
1,369
45
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1098
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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