Wangara vs Pearsall
Pearsall scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pearsall (1054) sits above Wangara (1053). Pearsall skews owner-occupied (74%), Wangara runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Wangara and Pearsall side by side
| Measure | Wangara | Pearsall |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 43 | 4,244 |
| Median age | 59 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 727 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 30.9°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
- Pearsall edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1053). Pearsall also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wangara vs Pearsall: common questions
Does Wangara or Pearsall have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pearsall scores 1054 vs 1053 in Wangara. 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, Wangara or Pearsall?
Pearsall scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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