Pinjar vs Wanneroo
Pinjar scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pinjar (1035) sits above Wanneroo (1032). Wanneroo skews owner-occupied (74%), Pinjar runs more rental-dense (15% owner).
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Pinjar and Wanneroo side by side
| Measure | Pinjar | Wanneroo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 15.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 56.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 74 | 12,113 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 725 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.0°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
- Pinjar edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1032).
Pinjar vs Wanneroo: common questions
Does Pinjar or Wanneroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pinjar scores 1035 vs 1032 in Wanneroo. 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, Pinjar or Wanneroo?
Pinjar scores 10/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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