Retro vs Wolfang
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wolfang (949) sits above Retro (942).
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Retro and Wolfang side by side
| Measure | Retro | Wolfang |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 54 | 84 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 514 mm | 501 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.3°C | 33.9°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
- Wolfang edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 942). Retro also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Retro vs Wolfang: common questions
Does Retro or Wolfang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wolfang scores 949 vs 942 in Retro. 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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