Wingello vs Penrose
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrose (1015) sits above Wingello (1011).
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Wingello and Penrose side by side
| Measure | Wingello | Penrose |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,135,000 | – |
| Median unit | $316,800 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 647 | 263 |
| Median age | 43 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 751 mm | 790 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.7°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
- Penrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1011).
Wingello vs Penrose: common questions
Does Wingello or Penrose have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrose scores 1015 vs 1011 in Wingello. 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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