Meckering vs Waeel
Meckering scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waeel (977) sits above Meckering (921). Meckering skews owner-occupied (85%), Waeel runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Meckering and Waeel side by side
| Measure | Meckering | Waeel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $188/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $183/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 232 | 51 |
| Median age | 45 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 350 mm | 333 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.7°C | 34.7°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
- Waeel edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 921). Waeel also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Meckering vs Waeel: common questions
Does Meckering or Waeel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waeel scores 977 vs 921 in Meckering. 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, Meckering or Waeel?
Meckering scores 2/100 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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