Unley vs Wayville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,671,000 and $1,430,000.
Wayville (median $1,430,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Unley ($1,671,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Unley (1116) sits above Wayville (1102). Unley skews owner-occupied (62%), Wayville runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Wayville is the lower entry point at $1,430,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Unley offers the higher gross rental yield (2.33% vs 2.00%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Unley edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1102).
Common questions
Is Unley or Wayville cheaper to buy in?
Wayville has the lower median house price at $1,430,000, roughly 17% below Unley ($1,671,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Unley or Wayville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Unley scores 1116 vs 1102 in Wayville. 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, Unley or Wayville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.33% in Unley vs 2.00% in Wayville. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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