Weddell vs Humpty Doo
Weddell (median $670,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Humpty Doo ($690,000).
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Weddell and Humpty Doo side by side
| Measure | Weddell | Humpty Doo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $670,000 | $690,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $364,320 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $275/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 61 | 4,313 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1764 mm | 1830 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.6°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
Humpty Doo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Humpty Doo (965) sits above Weddell (963). Humpty Doo skews owner-occupied (81%), Weddell runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Weddell is the lower entry point at $670,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Humpty Doo offers the higher gross rental yield (3.01% vs 0.62%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Humpty Doo edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 963). Humpty Doo also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Weddell vs Humpty Doo: common questions
Is Weddell or Humpty Doo cheaper to buy in?
Weddell has the lower median house price at $670,000, roughly 3% below Humpty Doo ($690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Weddell or Humpty Doo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Humpty Doo scores 965 vs 963 in Weddell. 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, Weddell or Humpty Doo?
Humpty Doo scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Weddell or Humpty Doo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Humpty Doo vs 0.62% in Weddell. 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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