Mittagong vs Willow Vale
Mittagong (median $1,110,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Willow Vale ($1,290,000). Over the past year, Mittagong (+16.8%) ran 3.6 percentage points ahead of Willow Vale (+13.2%) on house-price growth.
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Mittagong and Willow Vale side by side
| Measure | Mittagong | Willow Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,000 | $1,290,000 |
| Median unit | $684,750 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.8% | +13.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 92 | 0 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 5 |
| Population | 6,090 | – |
| Median age | 49 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 852 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
Mittagong scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mittagong (1043) sits above Willow Vale (1028).
- For buyers
- Mittagong is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mittagong carries both higher gross yield (3.51% vs 3.02%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Mittagong edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1028).
Mittagong vs Willow Vale: common questions
Is Mittagong or Willow Vale cheaper to buy in?
Mittagong has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 14% below Willow Vale ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mittagong or Willow Vale?
Over the past 12 months, Mittagong grew +16.8% vs +13.2% in Willow Vale, a gap of 3.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Mittagong or Willow Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mittagong scores 1043 vs 1028 in Willow Vale. 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, Mittagong or Willow Vale?
Mittagong scores 92/100 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, Mittagong or Willow Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.51% in Mittagong vs 3.02% in Willow Vale. 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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