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Waratah Bay vs Waratah North

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waratah North (996) sits above Waratah Bay (994).

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Waratah Bay and Waratah North side by side

MeasureWaratah BayWaratah North
Renting
Owner occupied92.0%–
Renter occupied17.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA994996
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population48–
Median age59–
Climate
Annual rainfall932 mm964 mm
Mean max, January23.3°C23.4°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
Waratah North edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 994).

Waratah Bay vs Waratah North: common questions

Does Waratah Bay or Waratah North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waratah North scores 996 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.

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