Madeley vs Wangara
Madeley scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wangara (1053) sits above Madeley (1030). Madeley skews owner-occupied (77%), Wangara runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Madeley and Wangara side by side
| Measure | Madeley | Wangara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 25.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,805 | 43 |
| Median age | 38 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 737 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.3°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
- Wangara edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1030). Madeley also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Madeley vs Wangara: common questions
Does Madeley or Wangara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wangara scores 1053 vs 1030 in Madeley. 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, Madeley or Wangara?
Madeley scores 18/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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