Wonga Park vs Warrandyte
Wonga Park (median $1,073,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Warrandyte ($1,330,000).
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| Measure | Wonga Park | Warrandyte |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,073,500 | $1,330,000 |
| Median unit | $364,320 | $364,320 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1085 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,843 | 5,541 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 757 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.4°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
Warrandyte scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrandyte (1106) sits above Wonga Park (1085).
- For buyers
- Wonga Park is the lower entry point at $1,073,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Warrandyte edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1085).
Wonga Park vs Warrandyte: common questions
Is Wonga Park or Warrandyte cheaper to buy in?
Wonga Park has the lower median house price at $1,073,500, roughly 19% below Warrandyte ($1,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wonga Park or Warrandyte have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrandyte scores 1106 vs 1085 in Wonga Park. 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, Wonga Park or Warrandyte?
Warrandyte scores 28/100 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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