Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wirrabara vs Telowie.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wirrabara (961) sits above Telowie (896). Wirrabara skews owner-occupied (87%), Telowie runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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

Wirrabara edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 896).

Common questionsWirrabara vs Telowie

Common questions

Does Wirrabara or Telowie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wirrabara scores 961 vs 896 in Telowie. 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

Wirrabara
Metric
Telowie

Price & Market

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

Rental

$155/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$185/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$190/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
0
Transit score
15
Bike score
353
Population
89
60
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
8
961
Avg ICSEA
896

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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