Razorback vs Wilton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,655,000 and $1,077,000.
Wilton (median $1,077,000) is roughly 147% cheaper to buy into than Razorback ($2,655,000). Over the past year, Razorback (+15.2%) ran 12.6 percentage points ahead of Wilton (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
Wilton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Razorback (1005) sits above Wilton (997).
For buyers
Wilton is the lower entry point at $1,077,000 median, 147% 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: Wilton delivers the better gross yield (2.00% vs 0.81%), but Razorback 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
Razorback edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 997).
Common questions
Is Razorback or Wilton cheaper to buy in?
Wilton has the lower median house price at $1,077,000, roughly 147% below Razorback ($2,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Razorback or Wilton?
Over the past 12 months, Razorback grew +15.2% vs +2.6% in Wilton, a gap of 12.6 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 Razorback or Wilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Razorback scores 1005 vs 997 in Wilton. 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, Razorback or Wilton?
Wilton scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Razorback or Wilton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.00% in Wilton vs 0.81% in Razorback. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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