Mount Druitt vs Whalan
Whalan (median $875,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Mount Druitt ($1,019,000). Over the past year, Whalan (+12.2%) ran 9.5 percentage points ahead of Mount Druitt (+2.7%) on house-price growth.
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Mount Druitt and Whalan side by side
| Measure | Mount Druitt | Whalan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,019,000 | $875,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.7% | +12.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 8 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,986 | 5,929 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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
Mount Druitt scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Druitt (967) sits above Whalan (923).
- For buyers
- Whalan is the lower entry point at $875,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Whalan carries both higher gross yield (3.27% vs 2.81%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Mount Druitt edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 923).
Mount Druitt vs Whalan: common questions
Is Mount Druitt or Whalan cheaper to buy in?
Whalan has the lower median house price at $875,000, roughly 14% below Mount Druitt ($1,019,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mount Druitt or Whalan?
Over the past 12 months, Whalan grew +12.2% vs +2.7% in Mount Druitt, a gap of 9.5 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 Mount Druitt or Whalan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Druitt scores 967 vs 923 in Whalan. 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, Mount Druitt or Whalan?
Mount Druitt scores 64/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Mount Druitt or Whalan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Whalan vs 2.81% in Mount Druitt. 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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