Wallalong vs Largs
Largs (median $830,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Wallalong ($1,110,000). Over the past year, Largs (-0.6%) ran 16.3 percentage points ahead of Wallalong (-16.9%) on house-price growth.
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Wallalong and Largs side by side
| Measure | Wallalong | Largs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,000 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | -16.9% | -0.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,049 | 1,962 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 919 mm | 851 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.3°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
Largs scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Largs (997) sits above Wallalong (984). Wallalong skews owner-occupied (95%), Largs runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
- For buyers
- Largs is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Largs carries both higher gross yield (4.01% vs 3.00%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Largs edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 984).
Wallalong vs Largs: common questions
Is Wallalong or Largs cheaper to buy in?
Largs has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 25% below Wallalong ($1,110,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wallalong or Largs?
Over the past 12 months, Largs grew -0.6% vs -16.9% in Wallalong, a gap of 16.3 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 Wallalong or Largs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Largs scores 997 vs 984 in Wallalong. 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, Wallalong or Largs?
Largs scores 4/100 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, Wallalong or Largs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.01% in Largs vs 3.00% in Wallalong. 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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