Mulgoa vs Wallacia.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,750,000 and $1,150,000. Wallacia edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wallacia (median $1,150,000) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Mulgoa ($1,750,000). Over the past year, Wallacia (+22.3%) ran 16.4 percentage points ahead of Mulgoa (+5.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mulgoa (1007) sits above Wallacia (1005).
For buyers
Wallacia is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 52% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wallacia carries both higher gross yield (3.59% vs 2.36%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mulgoa edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1005). Mulgoa also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Mulgoa or Wallacia cheaper to buy in?
Wallacia has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 52% below Mulgoa ($1,750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mulgoa or Wallacia?
Over the past 12 months, Wallacia grew +22.3% vs +5.9% in Mulgoa, a gap of 16.4 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 Mulgoa or Wallacia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mulgoa scores 1007 vs 1005 in Wallacia. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Mulgoa or Wallacia?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.59% in Wallacia vs 2.36% in Mulgoa. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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