Dismal Swamp vs Wandilo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wandilo (961) sits above Dismal Swamp (957). Wandilo skews owner-occupied (94%), Dismal Swamp runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Dismal Swamp and Wandilo side by side
| Measure | Dismal Swamp | Wandilo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 63 | 194 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 738 mm | 735 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.7°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
- Wandilo edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 957). Wandilo also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dismal Swamp vs Wandilo: common questions
Does Dismal Swamp or Wandilo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wandilo scores 961 vs 957 in Dismal Swamp. 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.
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