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

MeasureTalmalmoWirlinga
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 occupied50.0%87.0%
Renter occupied15.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2012
Average ICSEA987989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population44395
Median age5730
Climate
Annual rainfall809 mm676 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.7°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.