Berthong vs Wombat
Wombat scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wombat (954) sits above Berthong (944).
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Berthong and Wombat side by side
| Measure | Berthong | Wombat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $363/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 65 | 280 |
| Median age | 32 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 685 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.0°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
- Wombat edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 944). Berthong also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Berthong vs Wombat: common questions
Does Berthong or Wombat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wombat scores 954 vs 944 in Berthong. 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, Berthong or Wombat?
Wombat scores 6/100 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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