Willow Creek vs Waitpinga
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waitpinga (1008) sits above Willow Creek (1002).
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Willow Creek and Waitpinga side by side
| Measure | Willow Creek | Waitpinga |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $207/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 374 |
| Median age | 36 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 815 mm | 640 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 24.2°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
- Waitpinga edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1002). Waitpinga also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Willow Creek vs Waitpinga: common questions
Does Willow Creek or Waitpinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waitpinga scores 1008 vs 1002 in Willow Creek. 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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