Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mcbean Pound vs Wombats Rest.

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

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

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

Wombats Rest edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 957).

Common questionsMcbean 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mcbean Pound
Metric
Wombats Rest

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
22
Population
3
67
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
6
957
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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