Side by sideSuburb comparison

Walkerville vs Waratah Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walkerville (1008) sits above Waratah Bay (994).

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 994).

Common questionsWalkerville vs Waratah Bay

Common questions

Does Walkerville or Waratah Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walkerville scores 1008 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
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
Owner occupied
92.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,037
Population
48
51
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
3
1008
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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