Wallu vs Tin Can Bay
Tin Can Bay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tin Can Bay (953) sits above Wallu (930). Wallu skews owner-occupied (83%), Tin Can Bay runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Wallu and Tin Can Bay side by side
| Measure | Wallu | Tin Can Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 108 | 2,293 |
| Median age | 51 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1283 mm | 1365 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 29.8°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
- Tin Can Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 930). Wallu also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wallu vs Tin Can Bay: common questions
Does Wallu or Tin Can Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tin Can Bay scores 953 vs 930 in Wallu. 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.
Which is more walkable, Wallu or Tin Can Bay?
Tin Can Bay scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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