Side by sideSuburb comparison

Watgania vs Mafeking.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Watgania edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watgania (987) sits above Mafeking (980).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Watgania edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 980).

Common questionsWatgania vs Mafeking

Common questions

Does Watgania or Mafeking have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watgania scores 987 vs 980 in Mafeking. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Watgania
Metric
Mafeking

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
749
Population
20
52
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
15
987
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).