Mount Lewis vs Wiley Park
Mount Lewis (median $1,380,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Wiley Park ($1,405,000). Over the past year, Wiley Park (+12%) ran 23.0 percentage points ahead of Mount Lewis (-11%) on house-price growth.
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Mount Lewis and Wiley Park side by side
| Measure | Mount Lewis | Wiley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,380,000 | $1,405,000 |
| Median unit | $364,320 | $420,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -11.0% | +12.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $775/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 90 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 65 | 20 |
| Population | 1,234 | 10,016 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 890 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.4°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
Wiley Park scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Lewis (1001) sits above Wiley Park (993). Mount Lewis skews owner-occupied (66%), Wiley Park runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
- For buyers
- Mount Lewis is the lower entry point at $1,380,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mount Lewis delivers the better gross yield (3.39% vs 2.87%), but Wiley Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Mount Lewis edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 993). Mount Lewis also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Lewis vs Wiley Park: common questions
Is Mount Lewis or Wiley Park cheaper to buy in?
Mount Lewis has the lower median house price at $1,380,000, roughly 2% below Wiley Park ($1,405,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mount Lewis or Wiley Park?
Over the past 12 months, Wiley Park grew +12% vs -11% in Mount Lewis, a gap of 23.0 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 Lewis or Wiley Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Lewis scores 1001 vs 993 in Wiley Park. 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 Lewis or Wiley Park?
Wiley Park scores 90/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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 Lewis or Wiley Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Mount Lewis vs 2.87% in Wiley Park. 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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