Waverley vs Elphin
Elphin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elphin (1005) sits above Waverley (1002).
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Waverley and Elphin side by side
| Measure | Waverley | Elphin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $285/wk |
| Unit rent | $242/wk | $242/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 653 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.5°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
- Elphin edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1002).
Waverley vs Elphin: common questions
Does Waverley or Elphin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elphin scores 1005 vs 1002 in Waverley. 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.
Which is more walkable, Waverley or Elphin?
Elphin scores 30/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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