Fadden vs Wanniassa
Wanniassa (median $880,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Fadden ($1,097,500).
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Fadden and Wanniassa side by side
| Measure | Fadden | Wanniassa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,097,500 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $507,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $620/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,006 | 7,885 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 648 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
Wanniassa scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Fadden skews owner-occupied (93%), Wanniassa runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
- For buyers
- Wanniassa is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wanniassa offers the higher gross rental yield (2.36% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fadden has a heavier family-household mix (86% vs 75%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Fadden vs Wanniassa: common questions
Is Fadden or Wanniassa cheaper to buy in?
Wanniassa has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 20% below Fadden ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Fadden or Wanniassa?
Wanniassa scores 14/100 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, Fadden or Wanniassa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.36% in Wanniassa vs 2.19% in Fadden. 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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