Rules Beach vs Watalgan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watalgan (949) sits above Rules Beach (927). Watalgan skews owner-occupied (100%), Rules Beach runs more rental-dense (89% owner).
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Rules Beach and Watalgan side by side
| Measure | Rules Beach | Watalgan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 56 | 38 |
| Median age | 60 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 990 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.8°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
- Watalgan edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 927). Rules Beach also has a higher family-household share (59% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rules Beach vs Watalgan: common questions
Does Rules Beach or Watalgan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watalgan scores 949 vs 927 in Rules Beach. 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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