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Paradise vs Waterloo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (968) sits above Paradise (948).

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Paradise and Waterloo side by side

MeasureParadiseWaterloo
Renting
House rent$290/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$260/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied76.0%74.0%
Renter occupied15.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby917
Average ICSEA948968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population141144
Median age4949
Climate
Annual rainfall784 mm784 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C30.3°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
Waterloo edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 948). Paradise also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Paradise vs Waterloo: common questions

Does Paradise or Waterloo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 968 vs 948 in Paradise. 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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