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Pekina vs Walloway

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walloway (981) sits above Pekina (944). Walloway skews owner-occupied (100%), Pekina runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Pekina and Walloway side by side

MeasurePekinaWalloway
Renting
House rent$450/wk–
Unit rent$128/wk–
Owner occupied76.0%100.0%
Schools
Schools nearby62
Average ICSEA944981
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population708
Median age4749
Climate
Annual rainfall373 mm299 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C32.7°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
Walloway edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 944). Walloway also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Pekina vs Walloway: common questions

Does Pekina or Walloway have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walloway 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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