Narara vs Wyoming.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $992,500 and $946,000. Wyoming edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wyoming (median $946,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Narara ($992,500). Over the past year, Narara (+10%) ran 4.3 percentage points ahead of Wyoming (+5.7%) on house-price growth.
Wyoming scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wyoming (1017) sits above Narara (1002). Narara skews owner-occupied (78%), Wyoming runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
For buyers
Wyoming is the lower entry point at $946,000 median, 5% 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: Wyoming delivers the better gross yield (3.81% vs 3.63%), but Narara 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
Wyoming edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1002). Narara also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Narara or Wyoming cheaper to buy in?
Wyoming has the lower median house price at $946,000, roughly 5% below Narara ($992,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narara or Wyoming?
Over the past 12 months, Narara grew +10% vs +5.7% in Wyoming, a gap of 4.3 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 Narara or Wyoming have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wyoming scores 1017 vs 1002 in Narara. 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, Narara or Wyoming?
Wyoming scores 30/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Narara or Wyoming?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Wyoming vs 3.63% in Narara. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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