Shalvey vs Willmot.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $870,000 and $800,000. Shalvey edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Willmot (median $800,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Shalvey ($870,000). Over the past year, Shalvey (+9.8%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Willmot (+3.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shalvey (886) sits above Willmot (884).
For buyers
Willmot is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 9% 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: Willmot delivers the better gross yield (3.57% vs 3.29%), but Shalvey 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
Shalvey edges out on average school ICSEA (886 vs 884).
Common questions
Is Shalvey or Willmot cheaper to buy in?
Willmot has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 9% below Shalvey ($870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Shalvey or Willmot?
Over the past 12 months, Shalvey grew +9.8% vs +3.2% in Willmot, a gap of 6.6 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 Shalvey or Willmot have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shalvey scores 886 vs 884 in Willmot. 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, Shalvey or Willmot?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.57% in Willmot vs 3.29% in Shalvey. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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