Wandook vs Pretty Pine
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pretty Pine (957) sits above Wandook (943). Pretty Pine skews owner-occupied (81%), Wandook runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Wandook and Pretty Pine side by side
| Measure | Wandook | Pretty Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 81.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 36 | 59 |
| Median age | 49 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 371 mm | 367 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.0°C | 33.1°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
- Pretty Pine edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 943). Wandook also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wandook vs Pretty Pine: common questions
Does Wandook or Pretty Pine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pretty Pine scores 957 vs 943 in Wandook. 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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