Quialigo vs Windellama.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,495,000 and $880,000. Quialigo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Windellama (median $880,000) is roughly 70% cheaper to buy into than Quialigo ($1,495,000). Over the past year, Quialigo (0%) ran 9.2 percentage points ahead of Windellama (-9.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quialigo (971) sits above Windellama (967).
For buyers
Windellama is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 70% 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: Windellama delivers the better gross yield (3.25% vs 1.91%), but Quialigo 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
Quialigo edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 967). Quialigo also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Quialigo or Windellama cheaper to buy in?
Windellama has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 70% below Quialigo ($1,495,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Quialigo or Windellama?
Over the past 12 months, Quialigo grew 0% vs -9.2% in Windellama, a gap of 9.2 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 Quialigo or Windellama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quialigo scores 971 vs 967 in Windellama. 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, Quialigo or Windellama?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.25% in Windellama vs 1.91% in Quialigo. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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