White Rock vs Raglan
Raglan (median $657,500) is roughly 64% cheaper to buy into than White Rock ($1,836,500). Over the past year, White Rock (+16.2%) ran 11.8 percentage points ahead of Raglan (+4.4%) on house-price growth.
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White Rock and Raglan side by side
| Measure | White Rock | Raglan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,836,500 | $657,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.2% | +4.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 807 | 1,272 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 620 mm | 616 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving White Rock (981) sits above Raglan (979). White Rock skews owner-occupied (96%), Raglan runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
- For buyers
- Raglan is the lower entry point at $657,500 median, 64% 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: Raglan delivers the better gross yield (4.59% vs 1.64%), but White Rock 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
- White Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 979). White Rock also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
White Rock vs Raglan: common questions
Is White Rock or Raglan cheaper to buy in?
Raglan has the lower median house price at $657,500, roughly 64% below White Rock ($1,836,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, White Rock or Raglan?
Over the past 12 months, White Rock grew +16.2% vs +4.4% in Raglan, a gap of 11.8 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 White Rock or Raglan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), White Rock scores 981 vs 979 in Raglan. 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, White Rock or Raglan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.59% in Raglan vs 1.64% in White Rock. 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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