Waratah vs Oonah
Waratah scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oonah (938) sits above Waratah (898).
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Waratah and Oonah side by side
| Measure | Waratah | Oonah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $550,000 | – |
| Median unit | $192,240 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $196/wk | $196/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 898 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1978 mm | 1666 mm |
| Mean max, January | 18.7°C | 19.5°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
- Oonah edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 898).
Waratah vs Oonah: common questions
Does Waratah or Oonah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oonah scores 938 vs 898 in Waratah. 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, Waratah or Oonah?
Waratah scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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