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Wongulla vs Purnong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Purnong (952) sits above Wongulla (937). Purnong skews owner-occupied (86%), Wongulla runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Wongulla and Purnong side by side

MeasureWongullaPurnong
Renting
Owner occupied69.0%86.0%
Renter occupied–19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA937952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6455
Median age6458
Climate
Annual rainfall282 mm287 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C31.2°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
Purnong edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 937). Purnong also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Wongulla vs Purnong: common questions

Does Wongulla or Purnong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Purnong scores 952 vs 937 in Wongulla. 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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