Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wootong Vale vs Parkwood.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parkwood (986) sits above Wootong Vale (977).

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

Parkwood edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 977).

Common questionsWootong Vale vs Parkwood

Common questions

Does Wootong Vale or Parkwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parkwood scores 986 vs 977 in Wootong Vale. 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

Wootong Vale
Metric
Parkwood

Price & Market

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

Rental

$145/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$145/wk
$123/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$123/wk
36.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
32
Population
1,686
35
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
16
977
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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