Watervale vs Penwortham
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penwortham (993) sits above Watervale (987). Penwortham skews owner-occupied (92%), Watervale runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Watervale and Penwortham side by side
| Measure | Watervale | Penwortham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $275/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 15 |
| Population | 338 | 163 |
| Median age | 43 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 610 mm | 610 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.5°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
- Penwortham edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 987).
Watervale vs Penwortham: common questions
Does Watervale or Penwortham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penwortham scores 993 vs 987 in Watervale. 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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