Willowbank vs Thagoona
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thagoona (957) sits above Willowbank (955). Thagoona skews owner-occupied (84%), Willowbank runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Willowbank and Thagoona side by side
| Measure | Willowbank | Thagoona |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 25 |
| Population | 1,351 | 1,077 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 751 mm | 762 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.8°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
- Thagoona edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 955). Thagoona also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Willowbank vs Thagoona: common questions
Does Willowbank or Thagoona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thagoona scores 957 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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