Ettamogah vs Wirlinga
Wirlinga (median $799,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Ettamogah ($1,170,000).
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Ettamogah and Wirlinga side by side
| Measure | Ettamogah | Wirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,170,000 | $799,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 92 | 395 |
| Median age | 39 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.7°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 Ettamogah (993) sits above Wirlinga (989).
- For buyers
- Wirlinga is the lower entry point at $799,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wirlinga offers the higher gross rental yield (3.53% vs 2.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ettamogah edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989). Wirlinga also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ettamogah vs Wirlinga: common questions
Is Ettamogah or Wirlinga cheaper to buy in?
Wirlinga has the lower median house price at $799,000, roughly 32% below Ettamogah ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ettamogah or Wirlinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ettamogah scores 993 vs 989 in Wirlinga. 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, Ettamogah or Wirlinga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Wirlinga vs 2.41% in Ettamogah. 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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