Charlestown vs Wondai
Wondai scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charlestown (892) sits above Wondai (779).
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Charlestown and Wondai side by side
| Measure | Charlestown | Wondai |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 892 | 779 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 45 |
| Population | 920 | 1,975 |
| Median age | 50 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 705 mm | 662 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 31.5°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
- Charlestown edges out on average school ICSEA (892 vs 779).
Charlestown vs Wondai: common questions
Does Charlestown or Wondai have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charlestown scores 892 vs 779 in Wondai. 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, Charlestown or Wondai?
Wondai scores 42/100 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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