Side by sideSuburb comparison

Western Flat vs Cangara.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Western Flat (971) sits above Cangara (965).

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

Western Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 965).

Common questionsWestern Flat vs Cangara

Common questions

Does Western Flat or Cangara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Western Flat scores 971 vs 965 in Cangara. 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

Western Flat
Metric
Cangara

Price & Market

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

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$187/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
121
Population
3,695
48
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
3
971
Avg ICSEA
965

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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