Congarinni vs Warrell Creek
Congarinni (median $510,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Warrell Creek ($520,000).
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Congarinni and Warrell Creek side by side
| Measure | Congarinni | Warrell Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $510,000 | $520,000 |
| Median unit | $221,760 | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $578/wk | $578/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 365 | 265 |
| Median age | 53 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1214 mm | 1226 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°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 Warrell Creek (957) sits above Congarinni (942).
- For buyers
- Congarinni is the lower entry point at $510,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Congarinni offers the higher gross rental yield (5.89% vs 5.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Warrell Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 942).
Congarinni vs Warrell Creek: common questions
Is Congarinni or Warrell Creek cheaper to buy in?
Congarinni has the lower median house price at $510,000, roughly 2% below Warrell Creek ($520,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Congarinni or Warrell Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrell Creek scores 957 vs 942 in Congarinni. 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, Congarinni or Warrell Creek?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.89% in Congarinni vs 5.78% in Warrell Creek. 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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