Thurgoona vs Wirlinga
Thurgoona (median $707,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Wirlinga ($799,000). Over the past year, Thurgoona (+8.8%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Wirlinga (+4.2%) on house-price growth.
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Thurgoona and Wirlinga side by side
| Measure | Thurgoona | Wirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $707,500 | $799,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.8% | +4.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 11,028 | 395 |
| Median age | 34 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 664 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
Thurgoona scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wirlinga (989) sits above Thurgoona (972). Wirlinga skews owner-occupied (87%), Thurgoona runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Thurgoona is the lower entry point at $707,500 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Thurgoona carries both higher gross yield (3.99% vs 3.53%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Wirlinga edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 972).
Thurgoona vs Wirlinga: common questions
Is Thurgoona or Wirlinga cheaper to buy in?
Thurgoona has the lower median house price at $707,500, roughly 11% below Wirlinga ($799,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Thurgoona or Wirlinga?
Over the past 12 months, Thurgoona grew +8.8% vs +4.2% in Wirlinga, a gap of 4.6 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 Thurgoona or Wirlinga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wirlinga scores 989 vs 972 in Thurgoona. 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, Thurgoona or Wirlinga?
Thurgoona 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, Thurgoona or Wirlinga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.99% in Thurgoona vs 3.53% in Wirlinga. 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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