Tumbling Waters vs Weddell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Weddell (963) sits above Tumbling Waters (945). Tumbling Waters skews owner-occupied (80%), Weddell runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Tumbling Waters and Weddell side by side
| Measure | Tumbling Waters | Weddell |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $670,000 |
| Median unit | – | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 254 | 61 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1752 mm | 1764 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.6°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
- Weddell edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 945). Tumbling Waters also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tumbling Waters vs Weddell: common questions
Does Tumbling Waters or Weddell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Weddell scores 963 vs 945 in Tumbling Waters. 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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