Waterloo vs Tothill Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (976) sits above Tothill Creek (960). Tothill Creek skews owner-occupied (100%), Waterloo runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Waterloo and Tothill Creek side by side
| Measure | Waterloo | Tothill Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 82 | 9 |
| Median age | 36 | 63 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 471 mm | 482 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.0°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 960).
Waterloo vs Tothill Creek: common questions
Does Waterloo or Tothill Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 976 vs 960 in Tothill Creek. 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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