Wallan vs Wandong
Wallan scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wandong (1023) sits above Wallan (991). Wandong skews owner-occupied (87%), Wallan runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Wallan and Wandong side by side
| Measure | Wallan | Wandong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | – |
| Median unit | $452,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 0 |
| Population | 15,004 | 1,477 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 643 mm | 720 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°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
- Wandong edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 991).
Wallan vs Wandong: common questions
Does Wallan or Wandong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wandong scores 1023 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, Wallan or Wandong?
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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