Walla Walla vs Culcairn
Culcairn (median $350,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Walla Walla ($420,000). Over the past year, Walla Walla (-3.4%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Culcairn (-5.4%) on house-price growth.
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Walla Walla and Culcairn side by side
| Measure | Walla Walla | Culcairn |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $420,000 | $350,000 |
| Median unit | $151,200 | $162,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.4% | -5.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 811 | 1,483 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 583 mm | 571 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.4°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
Culcairn scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walla Walla (997) sits above Culcairn (977).
- For buyers
- Culcairn is the lower entry point at $350,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Walla Walla has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Walla Walla edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 977).
Walla Walla vs Culcairn: common questions
Is Walla Walla or Culcairn cheaper to buy in?
Culcairn has the lower median house price at $350,000, roughly 17% below Walla Walla ($420,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Walla Walla or Culcairn?
Over the past 12 months, Walla Walla grew -3.4% vs -5.4% in Culcairn, a gap of 2.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Walla Walla or Culcairn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walla Walla scores 997 vs 977 in Culcairn. 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, Walla Walla or Culcairn?
Culcairn scores 40/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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.
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