Wagaman vs Moil
Wagaman (median $470,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Moil ($550,000).
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Wagaman and Moil side by side
| Measure | Wagaman | Moil |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $470,000 | $550,000 |
| Median unit | $326,160 | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $310/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,023 | 2,000 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moil (961) sits above Wagaman (956).
- For buyers
- Wagaman is the lower entry point at $470,000 median, 15% 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 3.26%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Moil edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 956).
Wagaman vs Moil: common questions
Is Wagaman or Moil cheaper to buy in?
Wagaman has the lower median house price at $470,000, roughly 15% below Moil ($550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wagaman or Moil have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moil scores 961 vs 956 in Wagaman. 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, Wagaman or Moil?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Wagaman vs 3.26% in Moil. 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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