Upper Lansdowne vs Waitui

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waitui (937) sits above Upper Lansdowne (927). Waitui skews owner-occupied (100%), Upper Lansdowne runs more rental-dense (86% owner).

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Upper Lansdowne and Waitui side by side

MeasureUpper LansdowneWaitui
Price and market
Median house$916,000–
Median unit$237,600–
House price change, 12 months+4.1%–
Renting
House rent$585/wk$623/wk
Unit rent$418/wk–
Owner occupied86.0%100.0%
Renter occupied8.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby158
Average ICSEA927937
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population53389
Median age5450
Climate
Annual rainfall1411 mm1444 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C28.1°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
Waitui edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 927). Waitui also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Upper Lansdowne vs Waitui: common questions

Does Upper Lansdowne or Waitui have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waitui scores 937 vs 927 in Upper Lansdowne. 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.