Side by sideSuburb comparison

Waratah North vs Fish Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Fish Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fish Creek (999) sits above Waratah North (996).

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

Fish Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 996).

Common questionsWaratah North vs Fish Creek

Common questions

Does Waratah North or Fish Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fish Creek scores 999 vs 996 in Waratah North. 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 North
Metric
Fish Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
30
1,223
Population
858
53
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
2
996
Avg ICSEA
999

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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