Barnsley vs West Wallsend.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $755,000 and $800,000. West Wallsend edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Barnsley (median $755,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than West Wallsend ($800,000). Over the past year, West Wallsend (-0.4%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Barnsley (-1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Wallsend (985) sits above Barnsley (967). Barnsley skews owner-occupied (86%), West Wallsend runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Barnsley is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Barnsley delivers the better gross yield (4.72% vs 4.50%), but West Wallsend has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
West Wallsend edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 967).
Common questions
Is Barnsley or West Wallsend cheaper to buy in?
Barnsley has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 6% below West Wallsend ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barnsley or West Wallsend?
Over the past 12 months, West Wallsend grew -0.4% vs -1% in Barnsley, a gap of 0.6 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 Barnsley or West Wallsend have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Wallsend scores 985 vs 967 in Barnsley. 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, Barnsley or West Wallsend?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.72% in Barnsley vs 4.50% in West Wallsend. 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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