Tothill Creek vs Waterloo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (976) sits above Tothill Creek (960). Tothill Creek skews owner-occupied (100%), Waterloo runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Tothill Creek and Waterloo side by side

MeasureTothill CreekWaterloo
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%68.0%
Renter occupied–12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby717
Average ICSEA960976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population982
Median age6336
Climate
Annual rainfall482 mm471 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C29.7°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
Waterloo edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 960).

Tothill Creek vs Waterloo: common questions

Does Tothill Creek or Waterloo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 976 vs 960 in Tothill Creek. 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.