Side by sideSuburb comparison

South Wentworthville vs Westmead.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westmead (1080) sits above South Wentworthville (1055). South Wentworthville skews owner-occupied (58%), Westmead runs more rental-dense (29% 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

Westmead edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1055).

Common questionsSouth Wentworthville vs Westmead

Common questions

Does South Wentworthville or Westmead have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westmead scores 1080 vs 1055 in South Wentworthville. 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

South Wentworthville
Metric
Westmead

Price & Market

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

Rental

$425/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
58.0%
Owner occupied
29.0%
39.0%
Renter occupied
68.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

50
Walk score
10
Transit score
100
Bike score
6,913
Population
16,555
35
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1055
Avg ICSEA
1080

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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