Side by sideSuburb comparison

Warkon vs Wellesley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wellesley (922) sits above Warkon (763).

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

Wellesley edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 763).

Common questionsWarkon vs Wellesley

Common questions

Does Warkon or Wellesley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wellesley scores 922 vs 763 in Warkon. 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

Warkon
Metric
Wellesley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
30.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
30
Population
699
54
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
763
Avg ICSEA
922

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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