Pekina vs Wallaway
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallaway (981) sits above Pekina (944).
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Pekina and Wallaway side by side
| Measure | Pekina | Wallaway |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $128/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 70 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 373 mm | 299 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 32.7°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
- Wallaway edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 944).
Pekina vs Wallaway: common questions
Does Pekina or Wallaway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallaway scores 981 vs 944 in Pekina. 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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