Waratah Bay vs Yanakie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waratah Bay (994) sits above Yanakie (986). Waratah Bay skews owner-occupied (92%), Yanakie runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Waratah Bay and Yanakie side by side
| Measure | Waratah Bay | Yanakie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 283 |
| Median age | 59 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 932 mm | 853 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.3°C | 23.6°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 Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 986). Yanakie also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Waratah Bay vs Yanakie: common questions
Does Waratah Bay or Yanakie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waratah Bay scores 994 vs 986 in Yanakie. 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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