Waugh Pocket vs Bartle Frere
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bartle Frere (899) sits above Waugh Pocket (898). Waugh Pocket skews owner-occupied (93%), Bartle Frere runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Waugh Pocket and Bartle Frere side by side
| Measure | Waugh Pocket | Bartle Frere |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 898 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 46 | 169 |
| Median age | 60 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3876 mm | 4020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.3°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
- Bartle Frere edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 898). Bartle Frere also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Waugh Pocket vs Bartle Frere: common questions
Does Waugh Pocket or Bartle Frere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bartle Frere scores 899 vs 898 in Waugh Pocket. 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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