Lavington vs Wirlinga
Lavington (median $585,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Wirlinga ($799,000). Over the past year, Lavington (+17.2%) ran 13.0 percentage points ahead of Wirlinga (+4.2%) on house-price growth.
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Lavington and Wirlinga side by side
| Measure | Lavington | Wirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $585,000 | $799,000 |
| Median unit | $315,000 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.2% | +4.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $373/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 72 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 13,073 | 395 |
| Median age | 40 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.7°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
Lavington scores higher on walkability (72/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wirlinga (989) sits above Lavington (972). Wirlinga skews owner-occupied (87%), Lavington runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Lavington is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lavington carries both higher gross yield (4.62% vs 3.53%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Wirlinga edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 972). Wirlinga also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lavington vs Wirlinga: common questions
Is Lavington or Wirlinga cheaper to buy in?
Lavington has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 27% below Wirlinga ($799,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lavington or Wirlinga?
Over the past 12 months, Lavington grew +17.2% vs +4.2% in Wirlinga, a gap of 13.0 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 Lavington or Wirlinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wirlinga scores 989 vs 972 in Lavington. 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, Lavington or Wirlinga?
Lavington scores 72/100 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, Lavington or Wirlinga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.62% in Lavington vs 3.53% in Wirlinga. 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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