Croydon North vs Wonga Park
Wonga Park (median $1,073,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Croydon North ($1,110,500).
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Croydon North and Wonga Park side by side
| Measure | Croydon North | Wonga Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,500 | $1,073,500 |
| Median unit | $662,500 | $364,320 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 8,092 | 3,843 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 797 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.2°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
Croydon North scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wonga Park (1085) sits above Croydon North (1049). Wonga Park skews owner-occupied (93%), Croydon North runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
- For buyers
- Wonga Park is the lower entry point at $1,073,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Wonga Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1049).
Croydon North vs Wonga Park: common questions
Is Croydon North or Wonga Park cheaper to buy in?
Wonga Park has the lower median house price at $1,073,500, roughly 3% below Croydon North ($1,110,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon North or Wonga Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wonga Park scores 1085 vs 1049 in Croydon North. 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, Croydon North or Wonga Park?
Croydon North scores 10/100 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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