Waterhouse vs Tomahawk
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tomahawk (920) sits above Waterhouse (912). Tomahawk skews owner-occupied (76%), Waterhouse runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Waterhouse and Tomahawk side by side
| Measure | Waterhouse | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $130/wk | $160/wk |
| Owner occupied | 41.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 100 | 54 |
| Median age | 32 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 641 mm | 639 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.4°C | 22.2°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
- Tomahawk edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 912). Waterhouse also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Waterhouse vs Tomahawk: common questions
Does Waterhouse or Tomahawk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tomahawk scores 920 vs 912 in Waterhouse. 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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