Wirrabara vs Wongyarra
Wirrabara scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wongyarra (992) sits above Wirrabara (961). Wirrabara skews owner-occupied (87%), Wongyarra runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Wirrabara and Wongyarra side by side
| Measure | Wirrabara | Wongyarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $143/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 353 | 49 |
| Median age | 60 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 509 mm | 495 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.4°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
- Wongyarra edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 961). Wongyarra also has a higher family-household share (106% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wirrabara vs Wongyarra: common questions
Does Wirrabara or Wongyarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wongyarra scores 992 vs 961 in Wirrabara. 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.
Which is more walkable, Wirrabara or Wongyarra?
Wirrabara scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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