Wentworthville vs South Wentworthville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,460,000 and $1,346,000.
South Wentworthville (median $1,346,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Wentworthville ($1,460,000). Over the past year, South Wentworthville (+9%) ran 4.8 percentage points ahead of Wentworthville (+4.2%) on house-price growth.
Wentworthville scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wentworthville (1066) sits above South Wentworthville (1055).
For buyers
South Wentworthville is the lower entry point at $1,346,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Wentworthville carries both higher gross yield (2.96% vs 2.72%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Wentworthville edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1055).
Common questions
Is Wentworthville or South Wentworthville cheaper to buy in?
South Wentworthville has the lower median house price at $1,346,000, roughly 8% below Wentworthville ($1,460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wentworthville or South Wentworthville?
Over the past 12 months, South Wentworthville grew +9% vs +4.2% in Wentworthville, a gap of 4.8 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 Wentworthville or South Wentworthville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wentworthville scores 1066 vs 1055 in South Wentworthville. 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, Wentworthville or South Wentworthville?
Wentworthville scores 68/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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, Wentworthville or South Wentworthville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.96% in South Wentworthville vs 2.72% in Wentworthville. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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