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Waterloo vs Black Springs

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (976) sits above Black Springs (975).

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Waterloo and Black Springs side by side

MeasureWaterlooBlack Springs
Renting
Owner occupied68.0%71.0%
Renter occupied12.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1715
Average ICSEA976975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8249
Median age3635
Climate
Annual rainfall471 mm447 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C30.0°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
Waterloo edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 975). Black Springs also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Waterloo vs Black Springs: common questions

Does Waterloo or Black Springs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 976 vs 975 in Black Springs. 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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