Grange vs Wilston
Grange (median $1,747,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Wilston ($1,875,000).
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Grange and Wilston side by side
| Measure | Grange | Wilston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,747,500 | $1,875,000 |
| Median unit | $830,000 | $530,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1109 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 92 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,110 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.2°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
Wilston scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wilston (1126) sits above Grange (1109).
- For buyers
- Grange is the lower entry point at $1,747,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Wilston edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1109).
Grange vs Wilston: common questions
Is Grange or Wilston cheaper to buy in?
Grange has the lower median house price at $1,747,500, roughly 7% below Wilston ($1,875,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Grange or Wilston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wilston scores 1126 vs 1109 in Grange. 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 is more walkable, Grange or Wilston?
Wilston scores 92/100 on walkability vs 58/100. 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.
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