Girraween vs Wentworthville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,501,000 and $1,460,000. Wentworthville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wentworthville (median $1,460,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Girraween ($1,501,000). Over the past year, Girraween (+9.2%) ran 5.0 percentage points ahead of Wentworthville (+4.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wentworthville (1066) sits above Girraween (1054). Girraween skews owner-occupied (65%), Wentworthville runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
For buyers
Wentworthville is the lower entry point at $1,460,000 median, 3% 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: Wentworthville delivers the better gross yield (2.72% vs 2.65%), but Girraween 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
Wentworthville edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1054).
Common questions
Is Girraween or Wentworthville cheaper to buy in?
Wentworthville has the lower median house price at $1,460,000, roughly 3% below Girraween ($1,501,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Girraween or Wentworthville?
Over the past 12 months, Girraween grew +9.2% vs +4.2% in Wentworthville, a gap of 5.0 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 Girraween or Wentworthville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wentworthville scores 1066 vs 1054 in Girraween. 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, Girraween or Wentworthville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.72% in Wentworthville vs 2.65% in Girraween. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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