Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rupanyup vs Wal Wal.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rupanyup (962) sits above Wal Wal (954). Wal Wal skews owner-occupied (100%), Rupanyup runs more rental-dense (83% 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

Rupanyup edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 954). Wal Wal also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsRupanyup vs Wal Wal

Common questions

Does Rupanyup or Wal Wal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rupanyup scores 962 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

Rupanyup
Metric
Wal Wal

Price & Market

$185,000
Median house
$102,960
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$165/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$196/wk
$165/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$167/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
545
Population
37
51
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
12
962
Avg ICSEA
954

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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