Side by sideSuburb comparison

Watton vs Freemantle.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watton (981) sits above Freemantle (959).

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

Watton edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 959). Freemantle also has a higher family-household share (200% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWatton vs Freemantle

Common questions

Does Watton or Freemantle have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watton scores 981 vs 959 in Freemantle. 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

Watton
Metric
Freemantle

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
63
Population
28
41
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
20
981
Avg ICSEA
959

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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