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Willowbank vs Purga

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Purga (983) sits above Willowbank (955).

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Willowbank and Purga side by side

MeasureWillowbankPurga
Renting
Owner occupied74.0%74.0%
Renter occupied24.0%23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1120
Average ICSEA955983
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–15
Population1,351561
Median age4144
Climate
Annual rainfall751 mm754 mm
Mean max, January31.8°C31.7°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
Purga edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 955). Purga also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Willowbank vs Purga: common questions

Does Willowbank or Purga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Purga scores 983 vs 955 in Willowbank. 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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