Llandilo vs Melonba
Melonba (median $1,263,500) is roughly 50% cheaper to buy into than Llandilo ($2,503,000). Over the past year, Llandilo (+1.1%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of Melonba (-0.5%) on house-price growth.
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Llandilo and Melonba side by side
| Measure | Llandilo | Melonba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,503,000 | $1,263,500 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.1% | -0.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 25 |
| Population | 1,618 | 1,439 |
| Median age | 38 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 709 mm | 700 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.4°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
Llandilo scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melonba (982) sits above Llandilo (973). Melonba skews owner-occupied (90%), Llandilo runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Melonba is the lower entry point at $1,263,500 median, 50% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Melonba delivers the better gross yield (3.50% vs 1.41%), but Llandilo has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Melonba edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 973). Melonba also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Llandilo vs Melonba: common questions
Is Llandilo or Melonba cheaper to buy in?
Melonba has the lower median house price at $1,263,500, roughly 50% below Llandilo ($2,503,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Llandilo or Melonba?
Over the past 12 months, Llandilo grew +1.1% vs -0.5% in Melonba, a gap of 1.6 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 Llandilo or Melonba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melonba scores 982 vs 973 in Llandilo. 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, Llandilo or Melonba?
Llandilo scores 2/100 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, Llandilo or Melonba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.50% in Melonba vs 1.41% in Llandilo. 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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