Milman vs Wattlebank
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Milman (958) sits above Wattlebank (952). Wattlebank skews owner-occupied (93%), Milman runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Milman and Wattlebank side by side
| Measure | Milman | Wattlebank |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 122 | 74 |
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 756 mm | 800 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.3°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
- Milman edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 952). Milman also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Milman vs Wattlebank: common questions
Does Milman or Wattlebank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Milman scores 958 vs 952 in Wattlebank. 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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