Carrington vs Wickham
Carrington (median $950,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Wickham ($1,070,000). Over the past year, Wickham (+18.9%) ran 28.4 percentage points ahead of Carrington (-9.5%) on house-price growth.
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Carrington and Wickham side by side
| Measure | Carrington | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $950,000 | $1,070,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.5% | +18.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,637 |
| Median age | – | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.1°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
Wickham scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wickham (1073) sits above Carrington (1061).
- For buyers
- Carrington is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 11% 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: Carrington delivers the better gross yield (4.27% vs 3.64%), but Wickham 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
- Wickham edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1061).
Carrington vs Wickham: common questions
Is Carrington or Wickham cheaper to buy in?
Carrington has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 11% below Wickham ($1,070,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Carrington or Wickham?
Over the past 12 months, Wickham grew +18.9% vs -9.5% in Carrington, a gap of 28.4 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 Carrington or Wickham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wickham scores 1073 vs 1061 in Carrington. 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, Carrington or Wickham?
Wickham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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, Carrington or Wickham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.27% in Carrington vs 3.64% in Wickham. 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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