Goodwood vs Wayville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,110,000 and $1,430,000. Goodwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wayville (median $1,430,000) is roughly 48% cheaper to buy into than Goodwood ($2,110,000). Over the past year, Goodwood (+11.1%) ran 11.1 percentage points ahead of Wayville (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goodwood (1116) sits above Wayville (1102). Goodwood skews owner-occupied (63%), Wayville runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Wayville is the lower entry point at $1,430,000 median, 48% 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: Wayville delivers the better gross yield (2.00% vs 1.71%), but Goodwood 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
Goodwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1102).
Common questions
Is Goodwood or Wayville cheaper to buy in?
Wayville has the lower median house price at $1,430,000, roughly 48% below Goodwood ($2,110,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Goodwood or Wayville?
Over the past 12 months, Goodwood grew +11.1% vs 0% in Wayville, a gap of 11.1 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 Goodwood or Wayville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goodwood scores 1116 vs 1102 in Wayville. 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, Goodwood or Wayville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.00% in Wayville vs 1.71% in Goodwood. 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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