Mount Rowan vs Wendouree
Wendouree scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wendouree (1017) sits above Mount Rowan (1010). Mount Rowan skews owner-occupied (92%), Wendouree runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Mount Rowan and Wendouree side by side
| Measure | Mount Rowan | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $502,000 |
| Median unit | – | $362,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $410/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Population | 295 | 10,376 |
| Median age | 50 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 689 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.9°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
- Wendouree edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1010). Mount Rowan also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Rowan vs Wendouree: common questions
Does Mount Rowan or Wendouree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wendouree scores 1017 vs 1010 in Mount Rowan. 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, Mount Rowan or Wendouree?
Wendouree scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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