Telowie vs Wirrabara
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wirrabara (961) sits above Telowie (896). Wirrabara skews owner-occupied (87%), Telowie runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Telowie and Wirrabara side by side
| Measure | Telowie | Wirrabara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 896 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 12 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 15 |
| Population | 89 | 353 |
| Median age | 56 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 411 mm | 509 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 31.6°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
- Wirrabara edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 896).
Telowie vs Wirrabara: common questions
Does Telowie or Wirrabara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wirrabara scores 961 vs 896 in Telowie. 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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