Lochinvar vs Windella
Lochinvar (median $854,500) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Windella ($1,410,000).
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Lochinvar and Windella side by side
| Measure | Lochinvar | Windella |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $854,500 | $1,410,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +17.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 35 |
| Population | 1,095 | 845 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 772 mm | 777 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windella (982) sits above Lochinvar (954).
- For buyers
- Lochinvar is the lower entry point at $854,500 median, 39% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lochinvar offers the higher gross rental yield (3.96% vs 2.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Windella edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 954). Windella also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 83%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lochinvar vs Windella: common questions
Is Lochinvar or Windella cheaper to buy in?
Lochinvar has the lower median house price at $854,500, roughly 39% below Windella ($1,410,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lochinvar or Windella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windella scores 982 vs 954 in Lochinvar. 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, Lochinvar or Windella?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.96% in Lochinvar vs 2.36% in Windella. 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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