Wallaroo Plain vs Tickera
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tickera (939) sits above Wallaroo Plain (933). Tickera skews owner-occupied (93%), Wallaroo Plain runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Wallaroo Plain and Tickera side by side
| Measure | Wallaroo Plain | Tickera |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 51 | 194 |
| Median age | 45 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 347 mm | 357 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.1°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
- Tickera edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 933). Wallaroo Plain also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wallaroo Plain vs Tickera: common questions
Does Wallaroo Plain or Tickera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tickera scores 939 vs 933 in Wallaroo Plain. 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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