Stonyfell vs Wattle Park
Stonyfell (median $1,368,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Wattle Park ($1,970,000). Over the past year, Wattle Park (-7.3%) ran 12.2 percentage points ahead of Stonyfell (-19.5%) on house-price growth.
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Stonyfell and Wattle Park side by side
| Measure | Stonyfell | Wattle Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,368,000 | $1,970,000 |
| Median unit | $388,800 | $388,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -19.5% | -7.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $707/wk |
| Unit rent | $565/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1123 | 1117 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 45 |
| Population | 1,266 | 1,885 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 827 mm | 827 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
Wattle Park scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stonyfell (1123) sits above Wattle Park (1117).
- For buyers
- Stonyfell is the lower entry point at $1,368,000 median, 31% 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: Stonyfell delivers the better gross yield (2.85% vs 1.87%), but Wattle Park 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
- Stonyfell edges out on average school ICSEA (1123 vs 1117).
Stonyfell vs Wattle Park: common questions
Is Stonyfell or Wattle Park cheaper to buy in?
Stonyfell has the lower median house price at $1,368,000, roughly 31% below Wattle Park ($1,970,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Stonyfell or Wattle Park?
Over the past 12 months, Wattle Park grew -7.3% vs -19.5% in Stonyfell, a gap of 12.2 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 Stonyfell or Wattle Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stonyfell scores 1123 vs 1117 in Wattle Park. 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, Stonyfell or Wattle Park?
Wattle Park scores 20/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Stonyfell or Wattle Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.85% in Stonyfell vs 1.87% in Wattle Park. 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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