Scarborough vs Wombarra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,630,000 and $1,660,000. Wombarra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Scarborough (median $1,630,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Wombarra ($1,660,000). Over the past year, Wombarra (0%) ran 3.8 percentage points ahead of Scarborough (-3.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wombarra (1082) sits above Scarborough (1080).
For buyers
Scarborough is the lower entry point at $1,630,000 median, 2% 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: Scarborough delivers the better gross yield (3.19% vs 3.13%), but Wombarra 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
Wombarra edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1080).
Common questions
Is Scarborough or Wombarra cheaper to buy in?
Scarborough has the lower median house price at $1,630,000, roughly 2% below Wombarra ($1,660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Scarborough or Wombarra?
Over the past 12 months, Wombarra grew 0% vs -3.8% in Scarborough, a gap of 3.8 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 Scarborough or Wombarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wombarra scores 1082 vs 1080 in Scarborough. 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, Scarborough or Wombarra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.19% in Scarborough vs 3.13% in Wombarra. 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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