Racecourse Bay vs Wye
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Racecourse Bay (958) sits above Wye (956). Wye skews owner-occupied (84%), Racecourse Bay runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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| Measure | Racecourse Bay | Wye |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 84.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 27 | 95 |
| Median age | 53 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 721 mm | 739 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 24.4°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
- Racecourse Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 956). Racecourse Bay also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 84%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Racecourse Bay vs Wye: common questions
Does Racecourse Bay or Wye have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Racecourse Bay scores 958 vs 956 in Wye. 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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