Carcalgong vs Windeyer.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $865,000 and $465,000. Windeyer edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Windeyer (median $465,000) is roughly 86% cheaper to buy into than Carcalgong ($865,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windeyer (931) sits above Carcalgong (930).
For buyers
Windeyer is the lower entry point at $465,000 median, 86% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Windeyer offers the higher gross rental yield (4.03% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Windeyer edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 930). Windeyer also has a higher family-household share (58% vs 37%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Carcalgong or Windeyer cheaper to buy in?
Windeyer has the lower median house price at $465,000, roughly 86% below Carcalgong ($865,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carcalgong or Windeyer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windeyer scores 931 vs 930 in Carcalgong. 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, Carcalgong or Windeyer?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.03% in Windeyer vs 2.16% in Carcalgong. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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