Luddenham vs Wallacia
Wallacia (median $1,150,000) is roughly 67% cheaper to buy into than Luddenham ($3,450,000).
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Luddenham and Wallacia side by side
| Measure | Luddenham | Wallacia |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,450,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $384,480 | $384,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +22.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $795/wk | $795/wk |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | $570/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 1,927 | 1,711 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| 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
Wallacia 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 Wallacia (1005) sits above Luddenham (1003).
- For buyers
- Wallacia is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 67% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wallacia offers the higher gross rental yield (3.59% vs 1.20%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wallacia edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1003). Luddenham also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Luddenham vs Wallacia: common questions
Is Luddenham or Wallacia cheaper to buy in?
Wallacia has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 67% below Luddenham ($3,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Luddenham or Wallacia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallacia scores 1005 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 Wallacia?
Wallacia 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 Wallacia?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.59% in Wallacia 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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