Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wamboin vs Bywong.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bywong (1098) sits above Wamboin (1060).

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

Bywong edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1060).

Common questionsWamboin vs Bywong

Common questions

Does Wamboin or Bywong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bywong scores 1098 vs 1060 in Wamboin. 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

Wamboin
Metric
Bywong

Price & Market

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

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
$520/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,805
Population
1,342
46
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1060
Avg ICSEA
1098

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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