Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wambool vs Oconnell.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wambool (984) sits above Oconnell (983).

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

Wambool edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 983).

Common questionsWambool vs Oconnell

Common questions

Does Wambool or Oconnell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wambool scores 984 vs 983 in Oconnell. 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

Wambool
Metric
Oconnell

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
65.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
38
Population
45,077
45
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
6
984
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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