Side by sideSuburb comparison

Waratah Bay vs Walkerville.

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 questionsWaratah Bay vs Walkerville

Common questions

Does Waratah Bay or Walkerville 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

Waratah Bay
Metric
Walkerville

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
14
994
Avg ICSEA
1008

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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