Preston Beach vs Waroona
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Preston Beach (971) sits above Waroona (945).
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Preston Beach and Waroona side by side
| Measure | Preston Beach | Waroona |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $437,500 |
| Median unit | – | $299,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 268 | 2,868 |
| Median age | 62 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 803 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.7°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
- Preston Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 945). Waroona also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Preston Beach vs Waroona: common questions
Does Preston Beach or Waroona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Preston Beach scores 971 vs 945 in Waroona. 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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