Thamarrurr vs Wadeye
Wadeye scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wadeye (622) sits above Thamarrurr (609). Thamarrurr skews owner-occupied (50%), Wadeye runs more rental-dense (1% owner).
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Thamarrurr and Wadeye side by side
| Measure | Thamarrurr | Wadeye |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $30/wk | $50/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 1.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 83.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 609 | 622 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 188 | 1,924 |
| Median age | 21 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.1°C | 33.1°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
- Wadeye edges out on average school ICSEA (622 vs 609).
Thamarrurr vs Wadeye: common questions
Does Thamarrurr or Wadeye have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wadeye scores 622 vs 609 in Thamarrurr. 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.
Which is more walkable, Thamarrurr or Wadeye?
Wadeye scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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