Waddy Forest vs Bunjil
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bunjil (933) sits above Waddy Forest (929). Bunjil skews owner-occupied (50%), Waddy Forest runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Waddy Forest and Bunjil side by side
| Measure | Waddy Forest | Bunjil |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $170/wk |
| Unit rent | $128/wk | $145/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 929 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 30 | 61 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 313 mm | 295 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.3°C | 36.7°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
- Bunjil edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 929).
Waddy Forest vs Bunjil: common questions
Does Waddy Forest or Bunjil have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bunjil scores 933 vs 929 in Waddy Forest. 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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