Alfredton vs Wendouree
Wendouree (median $502,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Alfredton ($605,000).
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Alfredton and Wendouree side by side
| Measure | Alfredton | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $605,000 | $502,000 |
| Median unit | $390,000 | $362,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $410/wk | $410/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,822 | 10,376 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
Wendouree scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alfredton (1025) sits above Wendouree (1017). Alfredton skews owner-occupied (69%), Wendouree runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Wendouree is the lower entry point at $502,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wendouree offers the higher gross rental yield (4.25% vs 3.52%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Alfredton edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1017). Alfredton also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Alfredton vs Wendouree: common questions
Is Alfredton or Wendouree cheaper to buy in?
Wendouree has the lower median house price at $502,000, roughly 17% below Alfredton ($605,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alfredton or Wendouree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alfredton scores 1025 vs 1017 in Wendouree. 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.
Which is more walkable, Alfredton or Wendouree?
Wendouree scores 56/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Alfredton or Wendouree?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.25% in Wendouree vs 3.52% in Alfredton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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