Wanneroo vs Edgewater
Edgewater scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wanneroo (1032) sits above Edgewater (1031).
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Wanneroo and Edgewater side by side
| Measure | Wanneroo | Edgewater |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,113 | 4,657 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 725 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.0°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
- Wanneroo edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1031).
Wanneroo vs Edgewater: common questions
Does Wanneroo or Edgewater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wanneroo scores 1032 vs 1031 in Edgewater. 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, Wanneroo or Edgewater?
Edgewater scores 8/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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