Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lower Wonga vs Widgee.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Widgee (961) sits above Lower Wonga (934).

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

Widgee edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 934).

Common questionsLower Wonga vs Widgee

Common questions

Does Lower Wonga or Widgee have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Widgee scores 961 vs 934 in Lower Wonga. 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 Wonga
Metric
Widgee

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$273/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
310
Population
862
48
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
20
934
Avg ICSEA
961

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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