Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Buffalo vs Wandiligong.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wandiligong (1062) sits above Mount Buffalo (1060).

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

Wandiligong edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1060).

Common questionsMount Buffalo vs Wandiligong

Common questions

Does Mount Buffalo or Wandiligong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wandiligong scores 1062 vs 1060 in Mount Buffalo. 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

Mount Buffalo
Metric
Wandiligong

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
5
Population
522
30
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
1060
Avg ICSEA
1062

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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