St Johns Park vs Wakeley
St Johns Park (median $1,320,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Wakeley ($1,360,000). Over the past year, Wakeley (+9.5%) ran 4.3 percentage points ahead of St Johns Park (+5.2%) on house-price growth.
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St Johns Park and Wakeley side by side
| Measure | St Johns Park | Wakeley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,320,000 | $1,360,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.2% | +9.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $565/wk | $565/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,302 | 4,893 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
Wakeley scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- St Johns Park is the lower entry point at $1,320,000 median, 3% 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: St Johns Park delivers the better gross yield (2.95% vs 2.87%), but Wakeley 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
St Johns Park vs Wakeley: common questions
Is St Johns Park or Wakeley cheaper to buy in?
St Johns Park has the lower median house price at $1,320,000, roughly 3% below Wakeley ($1,360,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, St Johns Park or Wakeley?
Over the past 12 months, Wakeley grew +9.5% vs +5.2% in St Johns Park, a gap of 4.3 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.
Which is more walkable, St Johns Park or Wakeley?
Wakeley scores 30/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, St Johns Park or Wakeley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.95% in St Johns Park vs 2.87% in Wakeley. 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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