Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wollongbar vs Rous.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wollongbar (1001) sits above Rous (987).

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

Wollongbar edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 987).

Common questionsWollongbar vs Rous

Common questions

Does Wollongbar or Rous have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wollongbar scores 1001 vs 987 in Rous. 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

Wollongbar
Metric
Rous

Price & Market

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

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$440/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
25.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
45
Bike score
0
3,261
Population
230
40
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
12
1001
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)

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