Surrey Downs vs Wynn Vale
Surrey Downs (median $850,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Wynn Vale ($995,000).
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| Measure | Surrey Downs | Wynn Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $850,000 | $995,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 3,358 | 7,865 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 547 mm | 547 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
Surrey Downs scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surrey Downs (1038) sits above Wynn Vale (1014).
- For buyers
- Surrey Downs is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Surrey Downs offers the higher gross rental yield (4.04% vs 3.14%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Surrey Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1014).
Surrey Downs vs Wynn Vale: common questions
Is Surrey Downs or Wynn Vale cheaper to buy in?
Surrey Downs has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 15% below Wynn Vale ($995,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Surrey Downs or Wynn Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surrey Downs scores 1038 vs 1014 in Wynn Vale. 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, Surrey Downs or Wynn Vale?
Surrey Downs scores 28/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Surrey Downs or Wynn Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.04% in Surrey Downs vs 3.14% in Wynn Vale. 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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