Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mullengandra vs Table Top.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $697,500 and $1,195,000. Table Top edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Mullengandra (median $697,500) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Table Top ($1,195,000). Over the past year, Table Top (+8.6%) ran 8.6 percentage points ahead of Mullengandra (0%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Table Top (993) sits above Mullengandra (987).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Mullengandra is the lower entry point at $697,500 median, 42% 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: Mullengandra delivers the better gross yield (1.49% vs 1.22%), but Table Top 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

Table Top edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 987). Table Top also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMullengandra vs Table Top

Common questions

Is Mullengandra or Table Top cheaper to buy in?

Mullengandra has the lower median house price at $697,500, roughly 42% below Table Top ($1,195,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Mullengandra or Table Top?

Over the past 12 months, Table Top grew +8.6% vs 0% in Mullengandra, a gap of 8.6 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 Mullengandra or Table Top have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Table Top scores 993 vs 987 in Mullengandra. 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, Mullengandra or Table Top?

Gross rental yield on houses is 1.49% in Mullengandra vs 1.22% in Table Top. 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

Mullengandra
Metric
Table Top

Price & Market

$697,500
Median house
$1,195,000
$198,000
Median unit
$240,480
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+8.6%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$175/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
98.0%
Owner occupied
95.0%
Renter occupied
4.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
122
Population
1,516
44
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
9
987
Avg ICSEA
993

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).