Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ellendale vs Wicherina South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Wicherina South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wicherina South (926) sits above Ellendale (921).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Wicherina South edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 921).

Common questionsEllendale vs Wicherina South

Common questions

Does Ellendale or Wicherina South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wicherina South scores 926 vs 921 in Ellendale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ellendale
Metric
Wicherina South

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$272/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
25
Population
6,915
48
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
921
Avg ICSEA
926

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).