Watsonia vs Yallambie
Watsonia (median $941,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Yallambie ($980,000).
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Watsonia and Yallambie side by side
| Measure | Watsonia | Yallambie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $941,000 | $980,000 |
| Median unit | $682,000 | $356,400 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 82 | 2 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,352 | 4,161 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 665 mm | 678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.4°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
Watsonia scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yallambie (1094) sits above Watsonia (1073).
- For buyers
- Watsonia is the lower entry point at $941,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Yallambie edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1073). Yallambie also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Watsonia vs Yallambie: common questions
Is Watsonia or Yallambie cheaper to buy in?
Watsonia has the lower median house price at $941,000, roughly 4% below Yallambie ($980,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Watsonia or Yallambie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yallambie scores 1094 vs 1073 in Watsonia. 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, Watsonia or Yallambie?
Watsonia scores 82/100 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.
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