Side by sideSuburb comparison

Waggrakine vs Buller.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waggrakine (926) sits above Buller (885).

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

Waggrakine edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 885).

Common questionsWaggrakine vs Buller

Common questions

Does Waggrakine or Buller have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waggrakine scores 926 vs 885 in Buller. 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

Waggrakine
Metric
Buller

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
2,679
Population
159
36
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
3
926
Avg ICSEA
885

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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