Brandy Hill vs Wallalong
Wallalong (median $1,110,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Brandy Hill ($1,423,000). Over the past year, Brandy Hill (+8.5%) ran 25.4 percentage points ahead of Wallalong (-16.9%) on house-price growth.
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Brandy Hill and Wallalong side by side
| Measure | Brandy Hill | Wallalong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,423,000 | $1,110,000 |
| Median unit | $246,960 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.5% | -16.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 99.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 713 | 1,049 |
| Median age | 48 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 978 mm | 919 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallalong (984) sits above Brandy Hill (970).
- For buyers
- Wallalong is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 22% 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: Wallalong delivers the better gross yield (3.00% vs 2.19%), but Brandy Hill 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
- Wallalong edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 970).
Brandy Hill vs Wallalong: common questions
Is Brandy Hill or Wallalong cheaper to buy in?
Wallalong has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 22% below Brandy Hill ($1,423,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Brandy Hill or Wallalong?
Over the past 12 months, Brandy Hill grew +8.5% vs -16.9% in Wallalong, a gap of 25.4 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 Brandy Hill or Wallalong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallalong scores 984 vs 970 in Brandy Hill. 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, Brandy Hill or Wallalong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.00% in Wallalong vs 2.19% in Brandy Hill. 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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