Widden vs Yarrawa
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Widden (943) sits above Yarrawa (926). Yarrawa skews owner-occupied (82%), Widden runs more rental-dense (14% owner).
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Widden and Yarrawa side by side
| Measure | Widden | Yarrawa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 14.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 87 | 101 |
| Median age | 29 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 610 mm | 615 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.3°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
- Widden edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 926). Yarrawa also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Widden vs Yarrawa: common questions
Does Widden or Yarrawa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Widden scores 943 vs 926 in Yarrawa. 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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