Wool Bay vs Ramsay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ramsay (961) sits above Wool Bay (959). Wool Bay skews owner-occupied (94%), Ramsay runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Wool Bay and Ramsay side by side
| Measure | Wool Bay | Ramsay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $290/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 154 | 74 |
| Median age | 62 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 389 mm | 395 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 27.3°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
- Ramsay edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 959). Ramsay also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wool Bay vs Ramsay: common questions
Does Wool Bay or Ramsay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ramsay scores 961 vs 959 in Wool Bay. 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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