Wunkar vs New Residence
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Residence (959) sits above Wunkar (948). Wunkar skews owner-occupied (85%), New Residence runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Wunkar and New Residence side by side
| Measure | Wunkar | New Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 51 | 95 |
| Median age | 54 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 270 mm | 268 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.6°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
- New Residence edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 948). Wunkar also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wunkar vs New Residence: common questions
Does Wunkar or New Residence have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Residence scores 959 vs 948 in Wunkar. 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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