Side by sideSuburb comparison

Temagog vs Willawarrin.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $750,000 and $548,000. Willawarrin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Willawarrin (median $548,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Temagog ($750,000). Over the past year, Temagog (0%) ran 13.7 percentage points ahead of Willawarrin (-13.7%) on house-price growth.

Willawarrin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willawarrin (882) sits above Temagog (881).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Willawarrin is the lower entry point at $548,000 median, 37% 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: Willawarrin delivers the better gross yield (4.79% vs 3.50%), but Temagog 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

Willawarrin edges out on average school ICSEA (882 vs 881).

Common questionsTemagog vs Willawarrin

Common questions

Is Temagog or Willawarrin cheaper to buy in?

Willawarrin has the lower median house price at $548,000, roughly 37% below Temagog ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Temagog or Willawarrin?

Over the past 12 months, Temagog grew 0% vs -13.7% in Willawarrin, a gap of 13.7 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 Temagog or Willawarrin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willawarrin scores 882 vs 881 in Temagog. 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, Temagog or Willawarrin?

Willawarrin scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Temagog or Willawarrin?

Gross rental yield on houses is 4.79% in Willawarrin vs 3.50% in Temagog. 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

Temagog
Metric
Willawarrin

Price & Market

$750,000
Median house
$548,000
$205,920
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
-13.7%
Days on market

Rental

$505/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$505/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$383/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
268
Population
183
53
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
881
Avg ICSEA
882

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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