Bungendore vs Wamboin
Bungendore (median $1,050,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Wamboin ($1,705,000). Over the past year, Bungendore (+2.9%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Wamboin (+2.1%) on house-price growth.
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Bungendore and Wamboin side by side
| Measure | Bungendore | Wamboin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,705,000 |
| Median unit | $377,280 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.9% | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $820/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $433/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 4,745 | 1,805 |
| Median age | 38 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 620 mm | 635 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 27.8°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
Bungendore scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wamboin (1060) sits above Bungendore (1037).
- For buyers
- Bungendore is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bungendore carries both higher gross yield (4.06% vs 2.12%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Wamboin edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1037).
Bungendore vs Wamboin: common questions
Is Bungendore or Wamboin cheaper to buy in?
Bungendore has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 38% below Wamboin ($1,705,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bungendore or Wamboin?
Over the past 12 months, Bungendore grew +2.9% vs +2.1% in Wamboin, a gap of 0.8 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 Bungendore or Wamboin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wamboin scores 1060 vs 1037 in Bungendore. 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, Bungendore or Wamboin?
Bungendore scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Bungendore or Wamboin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.06% in Bungendore vs 2.12% in Wamboin. 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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