Willagee vs Melville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $805,000 and $1,300,000. Willagee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Willagee (median $805,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Melville ($1,300,000).
Willagee scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melville (1098) sits above Willagee (1072). Melville skews owner-occupied (83%), Willagee runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
For buyers
Willagee is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Willagee offers the higher gross rental yield (2.39% vs 1.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Melville edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1072). Melville also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Willagee or Melville cheaper to buy in?
Willagee has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 38% below Melville ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Willagee or Melville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melville scores 1098 vs 1072 in Willagee. 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, Willagee or Melville?
Willagee scores 50/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Willagee or Melville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.39% in Willagee vs 1.48% in Melville. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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