Killcare vs Wagstaffe
Wagstaffe (median $1,300,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Killcare ($1,900,000).
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Killcare and Wagstaffe side by side
| Measure | Killcare | Wagstaffe |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,900,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $339,120 | $339,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +21.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | $535/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 10 |
| Bike score | 25 | 75 |
| Population | 517 | 240 |
| Median age | 53 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1209 mm | 1209 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°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
Killcare scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wagstaffe (1037) sits above Killcare (1034).
- For buyers
- Wagstaffe is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wagstaffe offers the higher gross rental yield (2.78% vs 1.90%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wagstaffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034).
Killcare vs Wagstaffe: common questions
Is Killcare or Wagstaffe cheaper to buy in?
Wagstaffe has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 32% below Killcare ($1,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Killcare or Wagstaffe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wagstaffe scores 1037 vs 1034 in Killcare. 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, Killcare or Wagstaffe?
Killcare scores 4/100 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, Killcare or Wagstaffe?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Wagstaffe vs 1.90% in Killcare. 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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