Warilla vs Windang.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $845,000 and $1,080,000. Warilla edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Warilla (median $845,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Windang ($1,080,000). Over the past year, Warilla (+3%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Windang (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
Warilla scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warilla (964) sits above Windang (938). Windang skews owner-occupied (75%), Warilla runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
Warilla is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Warilla carries both higher gross yield (4.31% vs 3.37%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Warilla edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 938).
Common questions
Is Warilla or Windang cheaper to buy in?
Warilla has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 22% below Windang ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Warilla or Windang?
Over the past 12 months, Warilla grew +3% vs -6.1% in Windang, a gap of 9.1 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 Warilla or Windang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warilla scores 964 vs 938 in Windang. 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, Warilla or Windang?
Warilla scores 40/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Warilla or Windang?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.31% in Warilla vs 3.37% in Windang. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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