Side by sideSuburb comparison

Waddikee vs Darke Peak.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Waddikee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waddikee (992) sits above Darke Peak (988).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Waddikee edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 988).

Common questionsWaddikee vs Darke Peak

Common questions

Does Waddikee or Darke Peak have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waddikee scores 992 vs 988 in Darke Peak. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Waddikee
Metric
Darke Peak

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$165/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$100/wk
$140/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$96/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
29
Population
90
53
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
992
Avg ICSEA
988

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).