Lucknow vs Wy Yung.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $630,000 and $432,000.
Wy Yung (median $432,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Lucknow ($630,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lucknow (969) sits above Wy Yung (968).
For buyers
Wy Yung is the lower entry point at $432,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wy Yung offers the higher gross rental yield (3.37% vs 2.31%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Lucknow edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 968).
Common questions
Is Lucknow or Wy Yung cheaper to buy in?
Wy Yung has the lower median house price at $432,000, roughly 46% below Lucknow ($630,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lucknow or Wy Yung have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lucknow scores 969 vs 968 in Wy Yung. 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, Lucknow or Wy Yung?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in Wy Yung vs 2.31% in Lucknow. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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