Mount Waverley vs Syndal
Mount Waverley (median $1,640,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Syndal ($1,753,000).
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Mount Waverley and Syndal side by side
| Measure | Mount Waverley | Syndal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,640,000 | $1,753,000 |
| Median unit | $1,112,000 | $1,215,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1132 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 80 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 35,340 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 794 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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 Waverley scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 80/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Syndal (1132) sits above Mount Waverley (1116).
- For buyers
- Mount Waverley is the lower entry point at $1,640,000 median, 6% 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
- Syndal edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1116).
Mount Waverley vs Syndal: common questions
Is Mount Waverley or Syndal cheaper to buy in?
Mount Waverley has the lower median house price at $1,640,000, roughly 6% below Syndal ($1,753,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Waverley or Syndal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Syndal scores 1132 vs 1116 in Mount Waverley. 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 Waverley or Syndal?
Mount Waverley scores 90/100 on walkability vs 80/100. 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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