Table Top vs Wirlinga
Wirlinga (median $799,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Table Top ($1,195,000). Over the past year, Table Top (+8.6%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Wirlinga (+4.2%) on house-price growth.
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Table Top and Wirlinga side by side
| Measure | Table Top | Wirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,195,000 | $799,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.6% | +4.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 1,516 | 395 |
| Median age | 42 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Table Top (993) sits above Wirlinga (989).
- For buyers
- Wirlinga is the lower entry point at $799,000 median, 33% 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: Wirlinga delivers the better gross yield (3.53% vs 2.36%), but Table Top 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
- Table Top edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989).
Table Top vs Wirlinga: common questions
Is Table Top or Wirlinga cheaper to buy in?
Wirlinga has the lower median house price at $799,000, roughly 33% below Table Top ($1,195,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Table Top or Wirlinga?
Over the past 12 months, Table Top grew +8.6% vs +4.2% in Wirlinga, a gap of 4.4 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 Table Top or Wirlinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Table Top scores 993 vs 989 in Wirlinga. 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, Table Top or Wirlinga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Wirlinga vs 2.36% in Table Top. 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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