South Johnstone vs Wangan
Wangan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Johnstone (893) sits above Wangan (891).
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South Johnstone and Wangan side by side
| Measure | South Johnstone | Wangan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 893 | 891 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 456 | 612 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3318 mm | 3316 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.3°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
- South Johnstone edges out on average school ICSEA (893 vs 891).
South Johnstone vs Wangan: common questions
Does South Johnstone or Wangan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Johnstone scores 893 vs 891 in Wangan. 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.
Which is more walkable, South Johnstone or Wangan?
Wangan scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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