Willunga South vs Willunga.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,400,000 and $1,115,750. Willunga edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Willunga (median $1,115,750) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Willunga South ($1,400,000). Over the past year, Willunga (+19.6%) ran 19.6 percentage points ahead of Willunga South (0%) on house-price growth.
Willunga scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willunga (1015) sits above Willunga South (1010). Willunga South skews owner-occupied (97%), Willunga runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
For buyers
Willunga is the lower entry point at $1,115,750 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Willunga carries both higher gross yield (3.45% vs 1.86%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Willunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1010). Willunga South also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Willunga South or Willunga cheaper to buy in?
Willunga has the lower median house price at $1,115,750, roughly 25% below Willunga South ($1,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Willunga South or Willunga?
Over the past 12 months, Willunga grew +19.6% vs 0% in Willunga South, a gap of 19.6 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 Willunga South or Willunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willunga scores 1015 vs 1010 in Willunga South. 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, Willunga South or Willunga?
Willunga scores 24/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Willunga South or Willunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Willunga vs 1.86% in Willunga South. 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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