Jingili vs Wagaman
Wagaman (median $470,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Jingili ($649,000).
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Jingili and Wagaman side by side
| Measure | Jingili | Wagaman |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $649,000 | $470,000 |
| Median unit | $326,160 | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,841 | 2,023 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Wagaman scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jingili (985) sits above Wagaman (956). Jingili skews owner-occupied (74%), Wagaman runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
- For buyers
- Wagaman is the lower entry point at $470,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wagaman offers the higher gross rental yield (3.82% vs 2.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Jingili edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 956).
Jingili vs Wagaman: common questions
Is Jingili or Wagaman cheaper to buy in?
Wagaman has the lower median house price at $470,000, roughly 28% below Jingili ($649,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Jingili or Wagaman have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jingili scores 985 vs 956 in Wagaman. 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, Jingili or Wagaman?
Wagaman scores 18/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Jingili or Wagaman?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Wagaman vs 2.76% in Jingili. 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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