Luddenham vs Mulgoa
Mulgoa (median $1,750,000) is roughly 49% cheaper to buy into than Luddenham ($3,450,000).
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Luddenham and Mulgoa side by side
| Measure | Luddenham | Mulgoa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,450,000 | $1,750,000 |
| Median unit | $384,480 | $384,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +5.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $795/wk | $795/wk |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 1,927 | 2,044 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 710 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°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
Mulgoa scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mulgoa (1007) sits above Luddenham (1003).
- For buyers
- Mulgoa is the lower entry point at $1,750,000 median, 49% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mulgoa offers the higher gross rental yield (2.36% vs 1.20%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mulgoa edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1003).
Luddenham vs Mulgoa: common questions
Is Luddenham or Mulgoa cheaper to buy in?
Mulgoa has the lower median house price at $1,750,000, roughly 49% below Luddenham ($3,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Luddenham or Mulgoa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mulgoa scores 1007 vs 1003 in Luddenham. 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, Luddenham or Mulgoa?
Mulgoa scores 8/100 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, Luddenham or Mulgoa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.36% in Mulgoa vs 1.20% in Luddenham. 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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