Side by sideSuburb comparison

Barrabool vs Wandana Heights.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Barrabool edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barrabool (1079) sits above Wandana Heights (1062).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Barrabool edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1062).

Common questionsBarrabool vs Wandana Heights

Common questions

Does Barrabool or Wandana Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barrabool scores 1079 vs 1062 in Wandana Heights. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Barrabool
Metric
Wandana Heights

Price & Market

Median house
$1,212,000
Median unit
$274,320
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$301/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
95.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
247
Population
2,195
44
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1079
Avg ICSEA
1062

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).