Side by sideSuburb comparison

Willetton vs Shelley.

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

Willetton scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willetton (1102) sits above Shelley (1067).

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

Willetton edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1067).

Common questionsWilletton vs Shelley

Common questions

Does Willetton or Shelley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willetton scores 1102 vs 1067 in Shelley. 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, Willetton or Shelley?

Willetton scores 18/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Willetton
Metric
Shelley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$375/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
24.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
4
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
19,262
Population
4,795
40
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1102
Avg ICSEA
1067

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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