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Wirrulla vs Petina

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Petina (970) sits above Wirrulla (962). Wirrulla skews owner-occupied (90%), Petina runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Wirrulla and Petina side by side

MeasureWirrullaPetina
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%77.0%
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby12
Average ICSEA962970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population10736
Median age4137
Climate
Annual rainfall294 mm299 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.0°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
Petina edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 962). Petina also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Wirrulla vs Petina: common questions

Does Wirrulla or Petina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Petina scores 970 vs 962 in Wirrulla. 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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