Highton vs Wandana Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $892,500 and $1,212,000. Highton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Highton (median $892,500) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Wandana Heights ($1,212,000).
Highton scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highton (1077) sits above Wandana Heights (1062). Wandana Heights skews owner-occupied (89%), Highton runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
For buyers
Highton is the lower entry point at $892,500 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Highton offers the higher gross rental yield (2.10% vs 1.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Highton edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1062). Wandana Heights also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Highton or Wandana Heights cheaper to buy in?
Highton has the lower median house price at $892,500, roughly 26% below Wandana Heights ($1,212,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Highton or Wandana Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highton scores 1077 vs 1062 in Wandana Heights. 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, Highton or Wandana Heights?
Highton scores 26/100 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, Highton or Wandana Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.10% in Highton vs 1.54% in Wandana Heights. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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