Wagaman vs Anula
Wagaman (median $470,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Anula ($530,000).
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Wagaman and Anula side by side
| Measure | Wagaman | Anula |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $470,000 | $530,000 |
| Median unit | $326,160 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,023 | 2,385 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1793 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
Anula scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wagaman (956) sits above Anula (943). Anula skews owner-occupied (71%), Wagaman runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
- For buyers
- Wagaman is the lower entry point at $470,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wagaman offers the higher gross rental yield (3.82% vs 3.53%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wagaman edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 943).
Wagaman vs Anula: common questions
Is Wagaman or Anula cheaper to buy in?
Wagaman has the lower median house price at $470,000, roughly 11% below Anula ($530,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wagaman or Anula have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wagaman scores 956 vs 943 in Anula. 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, Wagaman or Anula?
Anula scores 20/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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, Wagaman or Anula?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Wagaman vs 3.53% in Anula. 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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