Marrara vs Wagaman
Wagaman scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marrara (963) sits above Wagaman (956).
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Marrara and Wagaman side by side
| Measure | Marrara | Wagaman |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $470,000 |
| Median unit | – | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $370/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,323 | 2,023 |
| Median age | 45 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
- Marrara edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 956). Wagaman also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marrara vs Wagaman: common questions
Does Marrara or Wagaman have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marrara scores 963 vs 956 in Wagaman. 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, Marrara or Wagaman?
Wagaman scores 18/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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