Waterways vs Edithvale
Edithvale (median $1,217,500) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Waterways ($1,635,000).
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Waterways and Edithvale side by side
| Measure | Waterways | Edithvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,635,000 | $1,217,500 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $870,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 22 |
| Transit score | – | 100 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,422 | 6,276 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 692 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 25.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edithvale (1085) sits above Waterways (1077). Waterways skews owner-occupied (88%), Edithvale runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Edithvale is the lower entry point at $1,217,500 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Edithvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1077). Waterways also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Waterways vs Edithvale: common questions
Is Waterways or Edithvale cheaper to buy in?
Edithvale has the lower median house price at $1,217,500, roughly 26% below Waterways ($1,635,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Waterways or Edithvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edithvale scores 1085 vs 1077 in Waterways. 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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