Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wattle Flat vs Dean.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dean (1022) sits above Wattle Flat (1004).

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

Dean edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1004).

Common questionsWattle Flat vs Dean

Common questions

Does Wattle Flat or Dean have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dean scores 1022 vs 1004 in Wattle Flat. 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

Wattle Flat
Metric
Dean

Price & Market

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

Rental

$322/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$274/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
18,922
Population
132
40
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
5
1004
Avg ICSEA
1022

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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