Side by sideSuburb comparison

Watergardens vs Delahey.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watergardens (1029) sits above Delahey (1002).

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

Watergardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1002).

Common questionsWatergardens vs Delahey

Common questions

Does Watergardens or Delahey have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watergardens scores 1029 vs 1002 in Delahey. 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

Watergardens
Metric
Delahey

Price & Market

Median house
$689,000
Median unit
$560,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$381/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$324/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
Transit score
100
Bike score
26,703
Population
8,077
44
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1029
Avg ICSEA
1002

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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