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Parkfield vs Wellesley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wellesley (993) sits above Parkfield (989).

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Parkfield and Wellesley side by side

MeasureParkfieldWellesley
Renting
House rent$350/wk$350/wk
Unit rent$315/wk$200/wk
Owner occupied55.0%–
Renter occupied30.0%94.0%
Schools
Schools nearby208
Average ICSEA989993
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5435
Median age3951
Climate
Annual rainfall729 mm760 mm
Mean max, January30.1°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
Wellesley edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989). Parkfield also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Parkfield vs Wellesley: common questions

Does Parkfield or Wellesley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wellesley scores 993 vs 989 in Parkfield. 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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