East Bairnsdale vs Wy Yung.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $362,500 and $432,000. East Bairnsdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
East Bairnsdale (median $362,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Wy Yung ($432,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Bairnsdale (969) sits above Wy Yung (968). Wy Yung skews owner-occupied (80%), East Bairnsdale runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
East Bairnsdale is the lower entry point at $362,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
East Bairnsdale offers the higher gross rental yield (4.02% vs 3.37%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
East Bairnsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 968). Wy Yung also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is East Bairnsdale or Wy Yung cheaper to buy in?
East Bairnsdale has the lower median house price at $362,500, roughly 16% below Wy Yung ($432,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does East Bairnsdale or Wy Yung have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Bairnsdale scores 969 vs 968 in Wy Yung. 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, East Bairnsdale or Wy Yung?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in East Bairnsdale vs 3.37% in Wy Yung. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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