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Shallow Inlet vs Waratah Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shallow Inlet (997) sits above Waratah Bay (994).

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Shallow Inlet and Waratah Bay side by side

MeasureShallow InletWaratah Bay
Renting
Owner occupied–92.0%
Renter occupied–17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby43
Average ICSEA997994
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–48
Median age–59
Climate
Annual rainfall860 mm932 mm
Mean max, January23.6°C23.3°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
Shallow Inlet edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 994).

Shallow Inlet vs Waratah Bay: common questions

Does Shallow Inlet or Waratah Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shallow Inlet scores 997 vs 994 in Waratah Bay. 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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