Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sherlock vs Wynarka.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wynarka (949) sits above Sherlock (938). Wynarka skews owner-occupied (100%), Sherlock runs more rental-dense (77% 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

Wynarka edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 938). Wynarka also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsSherlock vs Wynarka

Common questions

Does Sherlock or Wynarka have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wynarka scores 949 vs 938 in Sherlock. 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

Sherlock
Metric
Wynarka

Price & Market

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

Rental

$100/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$23/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$23/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
70
Population
72
58
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
5
938
Avg ICSEA
949

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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