Wolfang vs Retro

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wolfang (949) sits above Retro (942).

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Wolfang and Retro side by side

MeasureWolfangRetro
Renting
Owner occupied42.0%38.0%
Renter occupied17.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA949942
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8454
Median age3936
Climate
Annual rainfall501 mm514 mm
Mean max, January33.9°C34.3°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
Wolfang edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 942). Retro also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Wolfang vs Retro: common questions

Does Wolfang or Retro have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wolfang scores 949 vs 942 in Retro. 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.