Side by sideSuburb comparison

Whittington vs Thomson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thomson (1033) sits above Whittington (1026).

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

Thomson edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1026).

Common questionsWhittington 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.

The numbers behind the take

Whittington
Metric
Thomson

Price & Market

$557,500
Median house
$405,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$259/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
44.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
20
Transit score
30
Bike score
100
3,990
Population
20,309
42
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1026
Avg ICSEA
1033

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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