Dharruk vs Whalan
Whalan (median $875,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Dharruk ($900,000). Over the past year, Whalan (+12.2%) ran 5.4 percentage points ahead of Dharruk (+6.8%) on house-price growth.
Buying in Dharruk or Whalan?
Selling in Dharruk? The free selling guide
Dharruk and Whalan side by side
| Measure | Dharruk | Whalan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $900,000 | $875,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.8% | +12.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 908 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 8 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,806 | 5,929 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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 Whalan (923) sits above Dharruk (908). Dharruk skews owner-occupied (66%), Whalan runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
- For buyers
- Whalan is the lower entry point at $875,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Whalan carries both higher gross yield (3.27% vs 3.18%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Whalan edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 908).
Dharruk vs Whalan: common questions
Is Dharruk or Whalan cheaper to buy in?
Whalan has the lower median house price at $875,000, roughly 3% below Dharruk ($900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dharruk or Whalan?
Over the past 12 months, Whalan grew +12.2% vs +6.8% in Dharruk, a gap of 5.4 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 Dharruk or Whalan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whalan scores 923 vs 908 in Dharruk. 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, Dharruk or Whalan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Whalan vs 3.18% in Dharruk. 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.
Keep comparing
Compare Dharruk with
Choosing between Dharruk and Whalan?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.