Johnstown vs Wyalla
Wyalla scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wyalla (889) sits above Johnstown (888). Wyalla skews owner-occupied (57%), Johnstown runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
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Johnstown and Wyalla side by side
| Measure | Johnstown | Wyalla |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 41.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 888 | 889 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 46 | 43 |
| Median age | 52 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 727 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.9°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
- Wyalla edges out on average school ICSEA (889 vs 888). Wyalla also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Johnstown vs Wyalla: common questions
Does Johnstown or Wyalla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wyalla scores 889 vs 888 in Johnstown. 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, Johnstown or Wyalla?
Wyalla scores 2/100 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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