Waltowa vs Ashville
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashville (919) sits above Waltowa (917). Ashville skews owner-occupied (90%), Waltowa runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Waltowa and Ashville side by side
| Measure | Waltowa | Ashville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 33 | 28 |
| Median age | 57 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 464 mm | 413 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 28.0°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
- Ashville edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 917). Waltowa also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 90%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Waltowa vs Ashville: common questions
Does Waltowa or Ashville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashville scores 919 vs 917 in Waltowa. 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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