Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wallington vs Marcus Hill.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marcus Hill (1068) sits above Wallington (1047). Wallington skews owner-occupied (91%), Marcus Hill runs more rental-dense (76% 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

Marcus Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1047).

Common questionsWallington vs Marcus Hill

Common questions

Does Wallington or Marcus Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marcus Hill scores 1068 vs 1047 in Wallington. 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

Wallington
Metric
Marcus Hill

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$375/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$375/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
15
1,515
Population
164
48
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
13
1047
Avg ICSEA
1068

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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