Port Wakefield vs Proof Range

Port Wakefield scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Proof Range (972) sits above Port Wakefield (971).

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Port Wakefield and Proof Range side by side

MeasurePort WakefieldProof Range
Renting
House rent$400/wk–
Unit rent$225/wk–
Owner occupied55.0%–
Renter occupied38.0%50.0%
Schools
Schools nearby77
Average ICSEA971972
Lifestyle and people
Walk score160
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population66120
Median age4428
Climate
Annual rainfall336 mm331 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.7°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
Proof Range edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 971).

Port Wakefield vs Proof Range: common questions

Does Port Wakefield or Proof Range have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Proof Range scores 972 vs 971 in Port Wakefield. 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, Port Wakefield or Proof Range?

Port Wakefield scores 16/100 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.