Melville vs Willagee
Willagee (median $805,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Melville ($1,300,000).
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Melville and Willagee side by side
| Measure | Melville | Willagee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $805,000 |
| Median unit | $610,000 | $495,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,204 | 5,447 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°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
Willagee scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melville (1098) sits above Willagee (1072). Melville skews owner-occupied (83%), Willagee runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Willagee is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Melville edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1072). Melville also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Melville vs Willagee: common questions
Is Melville or Willagee cheaper to buy in?
Willagee has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 38% below Melville ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Melville or Willagee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melville scores 1098 vs 1072 in Willagee. 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, Melville or Willagee?
Willagee scores 50/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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.
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