Warranulla vs Willina.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $841,000 and $500,000. Willina edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Willina (median $500,000) is roughly 68% cheaper to buy into than Warranulla ($841,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willina (955) sits above Warranulla (954). Willina skews owner-occupied (110%), Warranulla runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
For buyers
Willina is the lower entry point at $500,000 median, 68% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Willina offers the higher gross rental yield (3.12% vs 1.85%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Willina edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 954). Willina also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Warranulla or Willina cheaper to buy in?
Willina has the lower median house price at $500,000, roughly 68% below Warranulla ($841,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Warranulla or Willina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willina scores 955 vs 954 in Warranulla. 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, Warranulla or Willina?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.12% in Willina vs 1.85% in Warranulla. 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
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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