South Wharf vs Southbank
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southbank (1092) sits above South Wharf (1078).
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South Wharf and Southbank side by side
| Measure | South Wharf | Southbank |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $418,000 |
| Median unit | – | $549,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Unit rent | – | $720/wk |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 67.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1092 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 71 | 22,631 |
| Median age | 34 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.6°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
- Southbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1078). South Wharf also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
South Wharf vs Southbank: common questions
Does South Wharf or Southbank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southbank scores 1092 vs 1078 in South Wharf. 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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