Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wayo vs Baw Baw.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wayo (970) sits above Baw Baw (969).

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

Wayo edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 969).

Common questionsWayo vs Baw Baw

Common questions

Does Wayo or Baw Baw have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wayo scores 970 vs 969 in Baw Baw. 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

Wayo
Metric
Baw Baw

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$120/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$405/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
125
Population
271
55
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
11
970
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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