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Waterloo vs Surges Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waterloo (942) sits above Surges Bay (911).

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Waterloo and Surges Bay side by side

MeasureWaterlooSurges Bay
Renting
House rent$290/wk$280/wk
Unit rent$247/wk$288/wk
Owner occupied–84.0%
Renter occupied–20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby73
Average ICSEA942911
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–163
Median age–50
Climate
Annual rainfall939 mm886 mm
Mean max, January21.2°C20.6°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 911).

Waterloo vs Surges Bay: common questions

Does Waterloo or Surges Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waterloo scores 942 vs 911 in Surges 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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