Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wangoom vs Warrnambool.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wangoom (1027) sits above Warrnambool (1009). Wangoom skews owner-occupied (88%), Warrnambool runs more rental-dense (67% owner).

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

Wangoom edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1009). Wangoom also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWangoom vs Warrnambool

Common questions

Does Wangoom or Warrnambool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wangoom scores 1027 vs 1009 in Warrnambool. 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

Wangoom
Metric
Warrnambool

Price & Market

Median house
$609,000
Median unit
$433,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$233/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
67.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
30.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
6
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
237
Population
31,308
34
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
15
1027
Avg ICSEA
1009

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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