Side by sideSuburb comparison

Riachella vs Wal Wal.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Riachella edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riachella (965) sits above Wal Wal (954). Riachella skews owner-occupied (167%), Wal Wal runs more rental-dense (100% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Riachella edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 954).

Common questionsRiachella vs Wal Wal

Common questions

Does Riachella or Wal Wal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riachella scores 965 vs 954 in Wal Wal. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Riachella
Metric
Wal Wal

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$196/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$196/wk
$167/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$167/wk
167.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
13
Population
37
26
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
12
965
Avg ICSEA
954

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).