Carrington vs Wilsonton

Wilsonton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrington (967) sits above Wilsonton (965).

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Carrington and Wilsonton side by side

MeasureCarringtonWilsonton
Price and market
Median house–$500,000
Median unit–$380,000
Renting
House rent–$560/wk
Unit rent–$430/wk
Owner occupied–59.0%
Renter occupied–39.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA967965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score040
Transit score00
Bike score10100
Population–5,891
Median age–42
Climate
Annual rainfall680 mm680 mm
Mean max, January29.1°C29.1°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
Carrington edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 965).

Carrington vs Wilsonton: common questions

Does Carrington or Wilsonton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrington scores 967 vs 965 in Wilsonton. 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, Carrington or Wilsonton?

Wilsonton scores 40/100 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.