Side by sideSuburb comparison

Watergardens vs Taylors Lakes.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taylors Lakes (1033) sits above Watergardens (1029).

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

Taylors Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1029).

Common questionsWatergardens vs Taylors Lakes

Common questions

Does Watergardens or Taylors Lakes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taylors Lakes scores 1033 vs 1029 in Watergardens. 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
Taylors Lakes

Price & Market

Median house
$908,000
Median unit
$553,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$381/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$381/wk
$324/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$411/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
26,703
Population
15,174
44
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1029
Avg ICSEA
1033

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).