Pitt Town vs Wilberforce
Wilberforce (median $1,340,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Pitt Town ($1,780,000). Over the past year, Wilberforce (+16.5%) ran 20.3 percentage points ahead of Pitt Town (-3.8%) on house-price growth.
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Pitt Town and Wilberforce side by side
| Measure | Pitt Town | Wilberforce |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,780,000 | $1,340,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $348,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.8% | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 3,871 | 2,957 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 710 mm | 731 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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
Wilberforce scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pitt Town (997) sits above Wilberforce (987).
- For buyers
- Wilberforce is the lower entry point at $1,340,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wilberforce carries both higher gross yield (2.79% vs 2.10%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Pitt Town edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 987).
Pitt Town vs Wilberforce: common questions
Is Pitt Town or Wilberforce cheaper to buy in?
Wilberforce has the lower median house price at $1,340,000, roughly 25% below Pitt Town ($1,780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pitt Town or Wilberforce?
Over the past 12 months, Wilberforce grew +16.5% vs -3.8% in Pitt Town, a gap of 20.3 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 Pitt Town or Wilberforce have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pitt Town scores 997 vs 987 in Wilberforce. 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, Pitt Town or Wilberforce?
Wilberforce scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Pitt Town or Wilberforce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Wilberforce vs 2.10% in Pitt Town. 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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