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Purga vs Willowbank

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Purga (983) sits above Willowbank (955).

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Purga and Willowbank side by side

MeasurePurgaWillowbank
Renting
Owner occupied74.0%74.0%
Renter occupied23.0%24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2011
Average ICSEA983955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score15–
Population5611,351
Median age4441
Climate
Annual rainfall754 mm751 mm
Mean max, January31.7°C31.8°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
Purga edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 955). Purga also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Purga vs Willowbank: common questions

Does Purga or Willowbank have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Purga scores 983 vs 955 in Willowbank. 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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