Macarthur vs Wanniassa
Wanniassa (median $880,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Macarthur ($940,000).
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Macarthur and Wanniassa side by side
| Measure | Macarthur | Wanniassa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $507,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 14 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,405 | 7,885 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 629 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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
Macarthur scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wanniassa (1043) sits above Macarthur (1038). Macarthur skews owner-occupied (89%), Wanniassa runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
- For buyers
- Wanniassa is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Macarthur offers the higher gross rental yield (2.56% vs 2.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wanniassa edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1038). Macarthur also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Macarthur vs Wanniassa: common questions
Is Macarthur or Wanniassa cheaper to buy in?
Wanniassa has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 6% below Macarthur ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macarthur or Wanniassa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wanniassa scores 1043 vs 1038 in Macarthur. 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, Macarthur or Wanniassa?
Macarthur scores 26/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Macarthur or Wanniassa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Macarthur vs 2.36% in Wanniassa. 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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