Talmalmo vs Wirlinga
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wirlinga (989) sits above Talmalmo (987). Wirlinga skews owner-occupied (87%), Talmalmo runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Talmalmo and Wirlinga side by side
| Measure | Talmalmo | Wirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $799,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 395 |
| Median age | 57 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 809 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.7°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
- Wirlinga edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987). Wirlinga also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 35%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Talmalmo vs Wirlinga: common questions
Does Talmalmo or Wirlinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wirlinga scores 989 vs 987 in Talmalmo. 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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