Waterloo vs Brooks Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (942) sits above Brooks Bay (919).
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Waterloo and Brooks Bay side by side
| Measure | Waterloo | Brooks Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $290/wk | $280/wk |
| Unit rent | $247/wk | $210/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 78.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 51 |
| Median age | – | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 939 mm | 886 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.2°C | 20.6°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 (942 vs 919).
Waterloo vs Brooks Bay: common questions
Does Waterloo or Brooks Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 942 vs 919 in Brooks Bay. 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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