Barham vs Wakool.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $450,000 and $210,000. Wakool edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wakool (median $210,000) is roughly 114% cheaper to buy into than Barham ($450,000). Over the past year, Wakool (0%) ran 2.2 percentage points ahead of Barham (-2.2%) on house-price growth.
Wakool scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barham (970) sits above Wakool (950). Wakool skews owner-occupied (83%), Barham runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
For buyers
Wakool is the lower entry point at $210,000 median, 114% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wakool carries both higher gross yield (5.45% vs 2.08%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Barham edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 950).
Common questions
Is Barham or Wakool cheaper to buy in?
Wakool has the lower median house price at $210,000, roughly 114% below Barham ($450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barham or Wakool?
Over the past 12 months, Wakool grew 0% vs -2.2% in Barham, a gap of 2.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Barham or Wakool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barham scores 970 vs 950 in Wakool. 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, Barham or Wakool?
Wakool scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Barham or Wakool?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.45% in Wakool vs 2.08% in Barham. 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
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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