Sunset Beach vs Waggrakine
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waggrakine (926) sits above Sunset Beach (918). Waggrakine skews owner-occupied (74%), Sunset Beach runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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| Measure | Sunset Beach | Waggrakine |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 50 | – |
| Population | 1,558 | 2,679 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 389 mm | 402 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.0°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
- Waggrakine edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 918).
Sunset Beach vs Waggrakine: common questions
Does Sunset Beach or Waggrakine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waggrakine scores 926 vs 918 in Sunset Beach. 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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