Short vs Wattle Range East
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wattle Range East (980) sits above Short (958). Short skews owner-occupied (140%), Wattle Range East runs more rental-dense (31% owner).
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Short and Wattle Range East side by side
| Measure | Short | Wattle Range East |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 140.0% | 31.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 56.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 22 | 41 |
| Median age | 47 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 644 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.8°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
- Wattle Range East edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 958). Short also has a higher family-household share (140% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Short vs Wattle Range East: common questions
Does Short or Wattle Range East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wattle Range East scores 980 vs 958 in Short. 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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