Side by sideSuburb comparison

Unley vs Wayville.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Unley (1116) sits above Wayville (1102). Unley skews owner-occupied (62%), Wayville runs more rental-dense (52% 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

Unley edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1102).

Common questionsUnley vs Wayville

Common questions

Does Unley or Wayville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Unley scores 1116 vs 1102 in Wayville. 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

Unley
Metric
Wayville

Price & Market

$3,051,000
Median house
$377,280
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$750/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$600/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$555/wk
62.0%
Owner occupied
52.0%
36.0%
Renter occupied
45.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
3,997
Population
1,922
41
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1116
Avg ICSEA
1102

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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