Upper Kangaroo River vs Wattamolla
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Kangaroo River (999) sits above Wattamolla (985). Wattamolla skews owner-occupied (100%), Upper Kangaroo River runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Upper Kangaroo River and Wattamolla side by side
| Measure | Upper Kangaroo River | Wattamolla |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $705/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 151 | 71 |
| Median age | 58 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1380 mm | 1522 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 25.5°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
- Upper Kangaroo River edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 985). Upper Kangaroo River also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Kangaroo River vs Wattamolla: common questions
Does Upper Kangaroo River or Wattamolla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Kangaroo River scores 999 vs 985 in Wattamolla. 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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