Dwarda vs Wandering
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dwarda (992) sits above Wandering (982). Wandering skews owner-occupied (77%), Dwarda runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Dwarda and Wandering side by side
| Measure | Dwarda | Wandering |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $180/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 30 | 391 |
| Median age | 52 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 482 mm | 547 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.0°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
- Dwarda edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 982). Dwarda also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dwarda vs Wandering: common questions
Does Dwarda or Wandering have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dwarda scores 992 vs 982 in Wandering. 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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