Side by sideSuburb comparison

West Wyalong vs Barmedman.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $390,000 and $215,000. West Wyalong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Barmedman (median $215,000) is roughly 81% cheaper to buy into than West Wyalong ($390,000). Over the past year, West Wyalong (+3.7%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Barmedman (0%) on house-price growth.

West Wyalong scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Wyalong (959) sits above Barmedman (931).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Barmedman is the lower entry point at $215,000 median, 81% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

West Wyalong has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.

For families

West Wyalong edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 931).

Common questionsWest Wyalong vs Barmedman

Common questions

Is West Wyalong or Barmedman cheaper to buy in?

Barmedman has the lower median house price at $215,000, roughly 81% below West Wyalong ($390,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, West Wyalong or Barmedman?

Over the past 12 months, West Wyalong grew +3.7% vs 0% in Barmedman, a gap of 3.7 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 West Wyalong or Barmedman have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Wyalong scores 959 vs 931 in Barmedman. 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, West Wyalong or Barmedman?

West Wyalong scores 84/100 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.

The numbers behind the take

West Wyalong
Metric
Barmedman

Price & Market

$390,000
Median house
$215,000
$190,080
Median unit
$102,960
+3.7%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
73.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

84
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
50
Bike score
0
3,037
Population
404
42
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
8
959
Avg ICSEA
931

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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