Sandown Village vs Waverley Gardens
Sandown Village scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandown Village (1032) sits above Waverley Gardens (1023).
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Sandown Village and Waverley Gardens side by side
| Measure | Sandown Village | Waverley Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 795 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.4°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
- Sandown Village edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1023).
Sandown Village vs Waverley Gardens: common questions
Does Sandown Village or Waverley Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandown Village scores 1032 vs 1023 in Waverley Gardens. 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.
Which is more walkable, Sandown Village or Waverley Gardens?
Sandown Village scores 64/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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