Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rushforth vs Waterview Heights.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Waterview Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterview Heights (918) sits above Rushforth (876).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Waterview Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 876).

Common questionsRushforth vs Waterview Heights

Common questions

Does Rushforth or Waterview Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterview Heights scores 918 vs 876 in Rushforth. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rushforth
Metric
Waterview Heights

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
93.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
285
Population
1,364
47
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
8
876
Avg ICSEA
918

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).