Side by sideSuburb comparison

Walkerville South vs Waratah Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walkerville South (1009) sits above Waratah Bay (994). Walkerville South skews owner-occupied (200%), Waratah Bay runs more rental-dense (92% owner).

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

Walkerville South edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 994). Walkerville South also has a higher family-household share (233% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWalkerville South vs Waratah Bay

Common questions

Does Walkerville South or Waratah Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walkerville South scores 1009 vs 994 in Waratah Bay. 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

Walkerville South
Metric
Waratah Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$2358/wk
200.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
13
Population
48
56
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
3
1009
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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