Amberley vs Walloon
Walloon scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Amberley (984) sits above Walloon (974). Walloon skews owner-occupied (69%), Amberley runs more rental-dense (17% owner).
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Amberley and Walloon side by side
| Measure | Amberley | Walloon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 17.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 62.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 619 | 2,305 |
| Median age | 23 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 754 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.6°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
- Amberley edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 974). Walloon also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 21%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Amberley vs Walloon: common questions
Does Amberley or Walloon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Amberley scores 984 vs 974 in Walloon. 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.
Which is more walkable, Amberley or Walloon?
Walloon scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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