Charlestown vs Wooroolin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charlestown (892) sits above Wooroolin (889).

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Charlestown and Wooroolin side by side

MeasureCharlestownWooroolin
Renting
Owner occupied–76.0%
Renter occupied–20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby312
Average ICSEA892889
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score2030
Population920319
Median age5045
Climate
Annual rainfall705 mm709 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.8°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 889).

Charlestown vs Wooroolin: common questions

Does Charlestown or Wooroolin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charlestown scores 892 vs 889 in Wooroolin. 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.