Wongarbon vs Eschol
Wongarbon scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eschol (938) sits above Wongarbon (917).
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Wongarbon and Eschol side by side
| Measure | Wongarbon | Eschol |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $570,000 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -10.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 814 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 616 mm | 586 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.0°C | 33.6°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
- Eschol edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 917).
Wongarbon vs Eschol: common questions
Does Wongarbon or Eschol have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eschol scores 938 vs 917 in Wongarbon. 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, Wongarbon or Eschol?
Wongarbon scores 2/100 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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