Wandong vs Wallan
Wallan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), 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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Wandong and Wallan side by side
| Measure | Wandong | Wallan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $640,000 |
| Median unit | – | $452,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 1,477 | 15,004 |
| Median age | 40 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 643 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).
Wandong vs Wallan: common questions
Does Wandong or Wallan 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, Wandong or Wallan?
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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