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Mccallum vs Wirrega

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mccallum (968) sits above Wirrega (966). Wirrega skews owner-occupied (92%), Mccallum runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Mccallum and Wirrega side by side

MeasureMccallumWirrega
Renting
Owner occupied43.0%92.0%
Renter occupied86.0%42.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA968966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1635
Median age5443
Climate
Annual rainfall412 mm434 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.3°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
Mccallum edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 966). Wirrega also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mccallum vs Wirrega: common questions

Does Mccallum or Wirrega have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mccallum scores 968 vs 966 in Wirrega. 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.

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