Mount Bruno vs Waldara
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Bruno (997) sits above Waldara (995). Waldara skews owner-occupied (99%), Mount Bruno runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Bruno | Waldara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 99.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 47 | 677 |
| Median age | 59 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 566 mm | 567 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 32.3°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
- Mount Bruno edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 995). Waldara also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Bruno vs Waldara: common questions
Does Mount Bruno or Waldara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Bruno scores 997 vs 995 in Waldara. 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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