Benger vs Wellesley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Benger (1023) sits above Wellesley (993).
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Benger and Wellesley side by side
| Measure | Benger | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 94.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 159 | 35 |
| Median age | 44 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 760 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.3°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
- Benger edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 993). Benger also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Benger vs Wellesley: common questions
Does Benger or Wellesley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Benger scores 1023 vs 993 in Wellesley. 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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