Darraweit Guim vs Wallan
Wallan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallan (991) sits above Darraweit Guim (984). Darraweit Guim skews owner-occupied (90%), Wallan runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Darraweit Guim and Wallan side by side
| Measure | Darraweit Guim | Wallan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $640,000 |
| Median unit | – | $452,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 2.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 402 | 15,004 |
| Median age | 47 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 558 mm | 643 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 26.6°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
- Wallan edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 984).
Darraweit Guim vs Wallan: common questions
Does Darraweit Guim or Wallan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallan scores 991 vs 984 in Darraweit Guim. 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, Darraweit Guim or Wallan?
Wallan scores 52/100 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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