Whittington vs Thomson
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thomson (1033) sits above Whittington (1026).
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Whittington and Thomson side by side
| Measure | Whittington | Thomson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $557,500 | – |
| Median unit | $405,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1026 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 20 |
| Transit score | – | 30 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3,990 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 496 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.4°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
- Thomson edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1026).
Whittington vs Thomson: common questions
Does Whittington or Thomson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thomson scores 1033 vs 1026 in Whittington. 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.
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