Side by sideSuburb comparison

Whorouly South vs Buffalo River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buffalo River (1015) sits above Whorouly South (998). Buffalo River skews owner-occupied (80%), Whorouly South runs more rental-dense (61% 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

Buffalo River edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 998).

Common questionsWhorouly South vs Buffalo River

Common questions

Does Whorouly South or Buffalo River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buffalo River scores 1015 vs 998 in Whorouly South. 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

Whorouly South
Metric
Buffalo River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$130/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
30.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
64
Population
285
40
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
3
998
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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