Marion vs Warradale
Marion (median $1,352,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Warradale ($1,365,000).
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Marion and Warradale side by side
| Measure | Marion | Warradale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,352,500 | $1,365,000 |
| Median unit | $255,600 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +14.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,101 | 5,801 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°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
Marion scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marion (1063) sits above Warradale (1061). Warradale skews owner-occupied (74%), Marion runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Marion is the lower entry point at $1,352,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Warradale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.86% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Marion edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1061).
Marion vs Warradale: common questions
Is Marion or Warradale cheaper to buy in?
Marion has the lower median house price at $1,352,500, roughly 1% below Warradale ($1,365,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marion or Warradale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marion scores 1063 vs 1061 in Warradale. 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, Marion or Warradale?
Marion scores 34/100 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, Marion or Warradale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.86% in Warradale vs 2.48% in Marion. 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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