Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wurruk vs Pearsondale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pearsondale (986) sits above Wurruk (979). Pearsondale skews owner-occupied (89%), Wurruk runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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

Pearsondale edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 979).

Common questionsWurruk vs Pearsondale

Common questions

Does Wurruk or Pearsondale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pearsondale scores 986 vs 979 in Wurruk. 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

Wurruk
Metric
Pearsondale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$205/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,177
Population
125
41
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
11
979
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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