Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wirraba vs Mellong.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mellong (996) sits above Wirraba (929).

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

Mellong edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 929).

Common questionsWirraba vs Mellong

Common questions

Does Wirraba or Mellong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mellong scores 996 vs 929 in Wirraba. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wirraba
Metric
Mellong

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,610
Population
7
52
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
8
929
Avg ICSEA
996

Climate

Annual rainfall
1302 mm
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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