Sherlock vs Wynarka
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).
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Sherlock and Wynarka side by side
| Measure | Sherlock | Wynarka |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 70 | 72 |
| Median age | 58 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 352 mm | 342 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.6°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
- 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.
Sherlock 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.
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