Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bushfield vs Wangoom.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wangoom (1027) sits above Bushfield (1009).

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

Wangoom edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1009).

Common questionsBushfield vs Wangoom

Common questions

Does Bushfield or Wangoom have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wangoom scores 1027 vs 1009 in Bushfield. 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

Bushfield
Metric
Wangoom

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$233/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
95.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
4.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
596
Population
237
43
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
9
1009
Avg ICSEA
1027

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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