Willow Vale vs Renwick
Renwick (median $1,277,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Willow Vale ($1,290,000). Over the past year, Willow Vale (+13.2%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Renwick (+4.1%) on house-price growth.
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Willow Vale and Renwick side by side
| Measure | Willow Vale | Renwick |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,290,000 | $1,277,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.2% | +4.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 5 | – |
| Population | – | 1,453 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 852 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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 Renwick (1043) sits above Willow Vale (1028).
- For buyers
- Renwick is the lower entry point at $1,277,500 median, 1% 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: Renwick delivers the better gross yield (3.05% vs 3.02%), but Willow Vale 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
- Renwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1028).
Willow Vale vs Renwick: common questions
Is Willow Vale or Renwick cheaper to buy in?
Renwick has the lower median house price at $1,277,500, roughly 1% below Willow Vale ($1,290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Willow Vale or Renwick?
Over the past 12 months, Willow Vale grew +13.2% vs +4.1% in Renwick, a gap of 9.1 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 Willow Vale or Renwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Renwick scores 1043 vs 1028 in Willow Vale. 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, Willow Vale or Renwick?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.05% in Renwick vs 3.02% in Willow Vale. 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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