Tallong vs Wingello
Tallong (median $920,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Wingello ($1,135,000). Over the past year, Wingello (+2%) ran 12.2 percentage points ahead of Tallong (-10.2%) on house-price growth.
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Tallong and Wingello side by side
| Measure | Tallong | Wingello |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $1,135,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -10.2% | +2.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 914 | 647 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 702 mm | 751 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 26.8°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 Wingello (1011) sits above Tallong (995).
- For buyers
- Tallong is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 19% 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: Tallong delivers the better gross yield (3.84% vs 3.12%), but Wingello 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
- Wingello edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 995).
Tallong vs Wingello: common questions
Is Tallong or Wingello cheaper to buy in?
Tallong has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 19% below Wingello ($1,135,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tallong or Wingello?
Over the past 12 months, Wingello grew +2% vs -10.2% in Tallong, 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 Tallong or Wingello have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wingello scores 1011 vs 995 in Tallong. 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, Tallong or Wingello?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Tallong vs 3.12% in Wingello. 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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