Wanguri vs Wagaman
Wagaman (median $470,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Wanguri ($627,500).
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Wanguri and Wagaman side by side
| Measure | Wanguri | Wagaman |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $627,500 | $470,000 |
| Median unit | $326,160 | $326,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 18 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 1,836 | 2,023 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1719 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 Wanguri (961) sits above Wagaman (956). Wanguri skews owner-occupied (66%), Wagaman runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
- For buyers
- Wagaman is the lower entry point at $470,000 median, 25% 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 2.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wanguri edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 956).
Wanguri vs Wagaman: common questions
Is Wanguri or Wagaman cheaper to buy in?
Wagaman has the lower median house price at $470,000, roughly 25% below Wanguri ($627,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wanguri or Wagaman have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wanguri 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, Wanguri or Wagaman?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Wagaman vs 2.86% in Wanguri. 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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