Willawong vs Pallara
Willawong scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pallara (987) sits above Willawong (954). Pallara skews owner-occupied (72%), Willawong runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
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Willawong and Pallara side by side
| Measure | Willawong | Pallara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 145 | 3,861 |
| Median age | 49 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 922 mm | 922 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Pallara edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 954). Pallara also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Willawong vs Pallara: common questions
Does Willawong or Pallara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pallara scores 987 vs 954 in Willawong. 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.
Which is more walkable, Willawong or Pallara?
Willawong scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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