Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wellesley vs Australind.

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 (993) sits above Australind (967).

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 (993 vs 967). Australind also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWellesley vs Australind

Common questions

Does Wellesley or Australind have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wellesley scores 993 vs 967 in Australind. 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

Wellesley
Metric
Australind

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
76.0%
94.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
35
Population
15,988
51
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
17
993
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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