Leanyer vs Wanguri
Leanyer (median $597,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Wanguri ($627,500).
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Leanyer and Wanguri side by side
| Measure | Leanyer | Wanguri |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $597,500 | $627,500 |
| Median unit | $330,000 | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 4,597 | 1,836 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1719 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wanguri (961) sits above Leanyer (943).
- For buyers
- Leanyer is the lower entry point at $597,500 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Leanyer offers the higher gross rental yield (3.13% vs 2.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wanguri edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 943).
Leanyer vs Wanguri: common questions
Is Leanyer or Wanguri cheaper to buy in?
Leanyer has the lower median house price at $597,500, roughly 5% below Wanguri ($627,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Leanyer or Wanguri have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wanguri scores 961 vs 943 in Leanyer. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Leanyer or Wanguri?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.13% in Leanyer vs 2.86% in Wanguri. 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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