Tiwi vs Wanguri
Tiwi (median $500,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Wanguri ($627,500).
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Tiwi and Wanguri side by side
| Measure | Tiwi | Wanguri |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $500,000 | $627,500 |
| Median unit | $390,000 | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $375/wk | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,511 | 1,836 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1719 mm | 1719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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 Tiwi (985) sits above Wanguri (961).
- For buyers
- Tiwi is the lower entry point at $500,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tiwi offers the higher gross rental yield (3.59% vs 2.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Tiwi edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 961). Wanguri also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tiwi vs Wanguri: common questions
Is Tiwi or Wanguri cheaper to buy in?
Tiwi has the lower median house price at $500,000, roughly 20% below Wanguri ($627,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tiwi or Wanguri have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tiwi scores 985 vs 961 in Wanguri. 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, Tiwi or Wanguri?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.59% in Tiwi vs 2.86% in Wanguri. 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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