Farley vs Windella.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $457,500 and $1,410,000. Farley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Farley (median $457,500) is roughly 68% cheaper to buy into than Windella ($1,410,000). Over the past year, Windella (+17.5%) ran 39.3 percentage points ahead of Farley (-21.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Farley (988) sits above Windella (982). Windella skews owner-occupied (94%), Farley runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
For buyers
Farley is the lower entry point at $457,500 median, 68% 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: Farley delivers the better gross yield (4.24% vs 1.38%), but Windella 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
Farley edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 982). Windella also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Farley or Windella cheaper to buy in?
Farley has the lower median house price at $457,500, roughly 68% below Windella ($1,410,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Farley or Windella?
Over the past 12 months, Windella grew +17.5% vs -21.8% in Farley, a gap of 39.3 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 Farley or Windella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Farley scores 988 vs 982 in Windella. 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, Farley or Windella?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.24% in Farley vs 1.38% in Windella. 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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