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Studfield vs Wantirna South.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,043,500 and $1,362,000. Studfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Studfield (median $1,043,500) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Wantirna South ($1,362,000).

Studfield scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wantirna South (1064) sits above Studfield (1059).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Studfield is the lower entry point at $1,043,500 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Studfield offers the higher gross rental yield (2.15% vs 1.65%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Wantirna South edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1059).

Common questionsStudfield vs Wantirna South

Common questions

Is Studfield or Wantirna South cheaper to buy in?

Studfield has the lower median house price at $1,043,500, roughly 23% below Wantirna South ($1,362,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Studfield or Wantirna South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wantirna South scores 1064 vs 1059 in Studfield. 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, Studfield or Wantirna South?

Studfield scores 38/100 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, Studfield or Wantirna South?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.15% in Studfield vs 1.65% in Wantirna South. 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

Studfield
Metric
Wantirna South

Price & Market

$1,043,500
Median house
$1,362,000
$725,000
Median unit
$522,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$431/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$431/wk
$366/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$441/wk
Owner occupied
72.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

38
Walk score
8
50
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
34,940
Population
20,754
42
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1059
Avg ICSEA
1064

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).