Wattleup vs Munster
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Munster (1039) sits above Wattleup (1026). Munster skews owner-occupied (81%), Wattleup runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Wattleup and Munster side by side
| Measure | Wattleup | Munster |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $375/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1026 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 85 |
| Population | 443 | 199 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 713 mm | 713 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.3°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
- Munster edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1026). Munster also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wattleup vs Munster: common questions
Does Wattleup or Munster have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Munster scores 1039 vs 1026 in Wattleup. 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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