Side by sideSuburb comparison

Waterloo vs Manoora.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (976) sits above Manoora (962).

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

Waterloo edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 962).

Common questionsWaterloo vs Manoora

Common questions

Does Waterloo or Manoora have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 976 vs 962 in Manoora. 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

Waterloo
Metric
Manoora

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$188/wk
$73/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$188/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
82
Population
134
36
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
6
976
Avg ICSEA
962

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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