Upper Plenty vs Wallan
Wallan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Plenty (994) sits above Wallan (991). Upper Plenty skews owner-occupied (97%), Wallan runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Upper Plenty and Wallan side by side
| Measure | Upper Plenty | Wallan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $640,000 |
| Median unit | – | $452,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 415 | 15,004 |
| Median age | 43 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 643 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.6°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
- Upper Plenty edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 991).
Upper Plenty vs Wallan: common questions
Does Upper Plenty or Wallan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Plenty scores 994 vs 991 in Wallan. 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.
Which is more walkable, Upper Plenty or Wallan?
Wallan scores 52/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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