Stansbury vs Wool Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wool Bay (959) sits above Stansbury (956). Wool Bay skews owner-occupied (94%), Stansbury runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Stansbury and Wool Bay side by side
| Measure | Stansbury | Wool Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $290/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 603 | 154 |
| Median age | 61 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 395 mm | 389 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 26.7°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
- Wool Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 956).
Stansbury vs Wool Bay: common questions
Does Stansbury or Wool Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wool Bay scores 959 vs 956 in Stansbury. 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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