Mcbean Pound vs Wombats Rest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wombats Rest (960) sits above Mcbean Pound (957).

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Mcbean Pound and Wombats Rest side by side

MeasureMcbean PoundWombats Rest
Renting
House rent$380/wk–
Unit rent$380/wk–
Owner occupied100.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby76
Average ICSEA957960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population223
Median age6755
Climate
Annual rainfall290 mm266 mm
Mean max, January32.5°C32.8°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
Wombats Rest edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 957).

Mcbean Pound vs Wombats Rest: common questions

Does Mcbean Pound or Wombats Rest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wombats Rest scores 960 vs 957 in Mcbean Pound. 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.