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Purnong vs Wongulla

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Purnong (952) sits above Wongulla (937). Purnong skews owner-occupied (86%), Wongulla runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Purnong and Wongulla side by side

MeasurePurnongWongulla
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%69.0%
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA952937
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5564
Median age5864
Climate
Annual rainfall287 mm282 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.5°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
Purnong edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 937). Purnong also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Purnong vs Wongulla: common questions

Does Purnong or Wongulla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Purnong scores 952 vs 937 in Wongulla. 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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