Calwell vs Tharwa
Calwell scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calwell (1032) sits above Tharwa (1022). Calwell skews owner-occupied (83%), Tharwa runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Calwell and Tharwa side by side
| Measure | Calwell | Tharwa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $845,000 | – |
| Median unit | $627,750 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | $187/wk |
| Unit rent | $448/wk | $187/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 2 |
| Transit score | 90 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 5,730 | 82 |
| Median age | 37 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 638 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.6°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
- Calwell edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1022). Calwell also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Calwell vs Tharwa: common questions
Does Calwell or Tharwa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calwell scores 1032 vs 1022 in Tharwa. 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, Calwell or Tharwa?
Calwell scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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