Ebenezer vs Wilberforce
Ebenezer (median $935,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Wilberforce ($1,340,000). Over the past year, Wilberforce (+16.5%) ran 35.4 percentage points ahead of Ebenezer (-18.9%) on house-price growth.
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Ebenezer and Wilberforce side by side
| Measure | Ebenezer | Wilberforce |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $935,000 | $1,340,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -18.9% | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,081 | 2,957 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 731 mm | 731 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
Wilberforce scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ebenezer (990) sits above Wilberforce (987).
- For buyers
- Ebenezer is the lower entry point at $935,000 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: Ebenezer delivers the better gross yield (4.00% vs 2.79%), but Wilberforce 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
- Ebenezer edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 987).
Ebenezer vs Wilberforce: common questions
Is Ebenezer or Wilberforce cheaper to buy in?
Ebenezer has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 30% below Wilberforce ($1,340,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ebenezer or Wilberforce?
Over the past 12 months, Wilberforce grew +16.5% vs -18.9% in Ebenezer, a gap of 35.4 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 Ebenezer or Wilberforce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ebenezer scores 990 vs 987 in Wilberforce. 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, Ebenezer or Wilberforce?
Wilberforce scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Ebenezer or Wilberforce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.00% in Ebenezer vs 2.79% in Wilberforce. 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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