Boogan vs Wangan
Wangan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boogan (905) sits above Wangan (891). Boogan skews owner-occupied (82%), Wangan runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Boogan and Wangan side by side
| Measure | Boogan | Wangan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 891 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 138 | 612 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3318 mm | 3316 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.3°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
- Boogan edges out on average school ICSEA (905 vs 891).
Boogan vs Wangan: common questions
Does Boogan or Wangan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boogan scores 905 vs 891 in Wangan. 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, Boogan or Wangan?
Wangan scores 2/100 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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