Wadderin vs Ardath
Wadderin scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ardath (998) sits above Wadderin (997). Wadderin skews owner-occupied (89%), Ardath runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Wadderin and Ardath side by side
| Measure | Wadderin | Ardath |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $155/wk | $100/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 75.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 100 | 51 |
| Median age | 43 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 335 mm | 304 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.1°C | 33.9°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
- Ardath edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 997). Wadderin also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wadderin vs Ardath: common questions
Does Wadderin or Ardath have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ardath scores 998 vs 997 in Wadderin. 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, Wadderin or Ardath?
Wadderin scores 12/100 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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