Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wayatinah vs Strickland.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strickland (892) sits above Wayatinah (891). Strickland skews owner-occupied (75%), Wayatinah runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

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

Strickland edges out on average school ICSEA (892 vs 891).

Common questionsWayatinah vs Strickland

Common questions

Does Wayatinah or Strickland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strickland scores 892 vs 891 in Wayatinah. 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

Wayatinah
Metric
Strickland

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
63.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
18
Population
24
39
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
2
891
Avg ICSEA
892

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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