Llanarth vs Windradyne
Windradyne (median $672,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Llanarth ($857,000). Over the past year, Windradyne (+5%) ran 1.1 percentage points ahead of Llanarth (+3.9%) on house-price growth.
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Llanarth and Windradyne side by side
| Measure | Llanarth | Windradyne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $857,000 | $672,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | +5.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,302 | 3,309 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 633 mm | 633 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
Windradyne scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windradyne (982) sits above Llanarth (980). Llanarth skews owner-occupied (81%), Windradyne runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Windradyne is the lower entry point at $672,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Windradyne carries both higher gross yield (4.49% vs 3.52%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Windradyne edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 980). Llanarth also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Llanarth vs Windradyne: common questions
Is Llanarth or Windradyne cheaper to buy in?
Windradyne has the lower median house price at $672,000, roughly 22% below Llanarth ($857,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Llanarth or Windradyne?
Over the past 12 months, Windradyne grew +5% vs +3.9% in Llanarth, a gap of 1.1 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 Llanarth or Windradyne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windradyne scores 982 vs 980 in Llanarth. 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, Llanarth or Windradyne?
Windradyne scores 14/100 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, Llanarth or Windradyne?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Windradyne vs 3.52% in Llanarth. 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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