Side by sideSuburb comparison

Warrell Creek vs Congarinni.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $520,000 and $510,000. Warrell Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Congarinni (median $510,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Warrell Creek ($520,000). Over the past year, Warrell Creek (+4%) ran 4.0 percentage points ahead of Congarinni (0%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrell Creek (957) sits above Congarinni (942).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Congarinni is the lower entry point at $510,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Congarinni delivers the better gross yield (5.89% vs 5.78%), but Warrell Creek has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.

For families

Warrell Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 942).

Common questionsWarrell Creek vs Congarinni

Common questions

Is Warrell Creek or Congarinni cheaper to buy in?

Congarinni has the lower median house price at $510,000, roughly 2% below Warrell Creek ($520,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Warrell Creek or Congarinni?

Over the past 12 months, Warrell Creek grew +4% vs 0% in Congarinni, a gap of 4.0 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 Warrell Creek or Congarinni have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrell Creek scores 957 vs 942 in Congarinni. 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, Warrell Creek or Congarinni?

Gross rental yield on houses is 5.89% in Congarinni vs 5.78% in Warrell Creek. 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

Warrell Creek
Metric
Congarinni

Price & Market

$520,000
Median house
$510,000
$221,760
Median unit
$221,760
+4.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$578/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$578/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
91.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
4.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
265
Population
365
52
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
957
Avg ICSEA
942

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).