Appila vs Wirrabara
Wirrabara scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Appila (969) sits above Wirrabara (961). Wirrabara skews owner-occupied (87%), Appila runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Appila and Wirrabara side by side
| Measure | Appila | Wirrabara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 91 | 353 |
| Median age | 50 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 402 mm | 509 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°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
- Appila edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 961). Appila also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Appila vs Wirrabara: common questions
Does Appila or Wirrabara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Appila scores 969 vs 961 in Wirrabara. 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, Appila or Wirrabara?
Wirrabara scores 12/100 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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