Dapto vs Wongawilli
Dapto (median $829,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Wongawilli ($1,190,000). Over the past year, Wongawilli (+18.1%) ran 13.8 percentage points ahead of Dapto (+4.3%) on house-price growth.
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Dapto and Wongawilli side by side
| Measure | Dapto | Wongawilli |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $829,000 | $1,190,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.3% | +18.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 2 |
| Transit score | 60 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,954 | 1,213 |
| Median age | 39 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1035 mm | 1105 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 25.8°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
Dapto scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wongawilli (980) sits above Dapto (974). Wongawilli skews owner-occupied (88%), Dapto runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Dapto is the lower entry point at $829,000 median, 30% 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: Dapto delivers the better gross yield (4.39% vs 3.06%), but Wongawilli 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
- Wongawilli edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 974). Wongawilli also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dapto vs Wongawilli: common questions
Is Dapto or Wongawilli cheaper to buy in?
Dapto has the lower median house price at $829,000, roughly 30% below Wongawilli ($1,190,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dapto or Wongawilli?
Over the past 12 months, Wongawilli grew +18.1% vs +4.3% in Dapto, a gap of 13.8 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 Dapto or Wongawilli have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wongawilli scores 980 vs 974 in Dapto. 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, Dapto or Wongawilli?
Dapto scores 26/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Dapto or Wongawilli?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.39% in Dapto vs 3.06% in Wongawilli. 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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