Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wooroolin vs Charlestown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charlestown (892) sits above Wooroolin (889).

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

Charlestown edges out on average school ICSEA (892 vs 889).

Common questionsWooroolin vs Charlestown

Common questions

Does Wooroolin or Charlestown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charlestown scores 892 vs 889 in Wooroolin. 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

Wooroolin
Metric
Charlestown

Price & Market

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

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$204/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
30
Bike score
20
319
Population
920
45
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
3
889
Avg ICSEA
892

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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