Vermont vs Wantirna
Wantirna (median $1,230,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Vermont ($1,395,500).
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Vermont and Wantirna side by side
| Measure | Vermont | Wantirna |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,395,500 | $1,230,000 |
| Median unit | $1,005,000 | $675,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $597/wk |
| Unit rent | $578/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1101 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,993 | 14,237 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 817 mm | 833 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°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
Vermont scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vermont (1101) sits above Wantirna (1073).
- For buyers
- Wantirna is the lower entry point at $1,230,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wantirna offers the higher gross rental yield (2.52% vs 2.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Vermont edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1073).
Vermont vs Wantirna: common questions
Is Vermont or Wantirna cheaper to buy in?
Wantirna has the lower median house price at $1,230,000, roughly 12% below Vermont ($1,395,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Vermont or Wantirna have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vermont scores 1101 vs 1073 in Wantirna. 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, Vermont or Wantirna?
Vermont scores 6/100 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, Vermont or Wantirna?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.52% in Wantirna vs 2.35% in Vermont. 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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