Willow Tree vs Wallabadah
Willow Tree (median $225,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Wallabadah ($395,000).
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Willow Tree and Wallabadah side by side
| Measure | Willow Tree | Wallabadah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $225,000 | $395,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $180,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 327 | 382 |
| Median age | 51 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 697 mm | 741 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.0°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
Willow Tree scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallabadah (934) sits above Willow Tree (927).
- For buyers
- Willow Tree is the lower entry point at $225,000 median, 43% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Wallabadah edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 927).
Willow Tree vs Wallabadah: common questions
Is Willow Tree or Wallabadah cheaper to buy in?
Willow Tree has the lower median house price at $225,000, roughly 43% below Wallabadah ($395,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Willow Tree or Wallabadah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallabadah scores 934 vs 927 in Willow Tree. 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, Willow Tree or Wallabadah?
Willow Tree scores 16/100 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.
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