Gemalla vs Wambool

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wambool (984) sits above Gemalla (972). Gemalla skews owner-occupied (133%), Wambool runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

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Gemalla and Wambool side by side

MeasureGemallaWambool
Renting
House rent$580/wk$580/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied133.0%65.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2015
Average ICSEA972984
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2438
Median age4945
Climate
Annual rainfall719 mm637 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C28.2°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

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
Wambool edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 972). Gemalla also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Gemalla vs Wambool: common questions

Does Gemalla or Wambool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wambool scores 984 vs 972 in Gemalla. 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.