Pillar Valley vs Wooli
Pillar Valley (median $737,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Wooli ($817,500). Over the past year, Pillar Valley (+10.1%) ran 28.3 percentage points ahead of Wooli (-18.2%) on house-price growth.
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Pillar Valley and Wooli side by side
| Measure | Pillar Valley | Wooli |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $737,500 | $817,500 |
| Median unit | $190,080 | $190,080 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.1% | -18.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 352 | 503 |
| Median age | 50 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1242 mm | 1365 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pillar Valley (970) sits above Wooli (937).
- For buyers
- Pillar Valley is the lower entry point at $737,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Pillar Valley carries both higher gross yield (3.17% vs 2.86%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Pillar Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 937). Pillar Valley also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pillar Valley vs Wooli: common questions
Is Pillar Valley or Wooli cheaper to buy in?
Pillar Valley has the lower median house price at $737,500, roughly 10% below Wooli ($817,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pillar Valley or Wooli?
Over the past 12 months, Pillar Valley grew +10.1% vs -18.2% in Wooli, a gap of 28.3 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 Pillar Valley or Wooli have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pillar Valley scores 970 vs 937 in Wooli. 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, Pillar Valley or Wooli?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Pillar Valley vs 2.86% in Wooli. 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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