Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lower Daintree vs Wonga.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wonga (948) sits above Lower Daintree (925).

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

Wonga edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 925).

Common questionsLower Daintree vs Wonga

Common questions

Does Lower Daintree or Wonga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wonga scores 948 vs 925 in Lower Daintree. 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

Lower Daintree
Metric
Wonga

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$221/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
83
Population
6,771
44
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
7
925
Avg ICSEA
948

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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