Sunderland Bay vs Wimbledon Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $635,000 and $561,300. Wimbledon Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wimbledon Heights (median $561,300) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Sunderland Bay ($635,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wimbledon Heights (1042) sits above Sunderland Bay (1041).
For buyers
Wimbledon Heights is the lower entry point at $561,300 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wimbledon Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (3.06% vs 2.70%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Wimbledon Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1041).
Common questions
Is Sunderland Bay or Wimbledon Heights cheaper to buy in?
Wimbledon Heights has the lower median house price at $561,300, roughly 13% below Sunderland Bay ($635,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sunderland Bay or Wimbledon Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wimbledon Heights scores 1042 vs 1041 in Sunderland Bay. 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, Sunderland Bay or Wimbledon Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.06% in Wimbledon Heights vs 2.70% in Sunderland Bay. 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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