Angledale vs Wapengo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,045,000 and $804,250. Wapengo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wapengo (median $804,250) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Angledale ($1,045,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wapengo (1015) sits above Angledale (1014).
For buyers
Wapengo is the lower entry point at $804,250 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wapengo offers the higher gross rental yield (1.94% vs 1.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Wapengo edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1014).
Common questions
Is Angledale or Wapengo cheaper to buy in?
Wapengo has the lower median house price at $804,250, roughly 30% below Angledale ($1,045,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Angledale or Wapengo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wapengo scores 1015 vs 1014 in Angledale. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Angledale or Wapengo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.94% in Wapengo vs 1.49% in Angledale. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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