Wilton vs Razorback
Wilton (median $1,077,000) is roughly 59% cheaper to buy into than Razorback ($2,655,000). Over the past year, Razorback (+15.2%) ran 12.6 percentage points ahead of Wilton (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
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Wilton and Razorback side by side
| Measure | Wilton | Razorback |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,077,000 | $2,655,000 |
| Median unit | $380,160 | $380,160 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.6% | +15.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | $790/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 3,767 | 1,174 |
| Median age | 34 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 752 mm | 711 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 28.3°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
Wilton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Razorback (1005) sits above Wilton (997).
- For buyers
- Wilton is the lower entry point at $1,077,000 median, 59% 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: Wilton delivers the better gross yield (3.81% vs 1.55%), but Razorback 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
- Razorback edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 997).
Wilton vs Razorback: common questions
Is Wilton or Razorback cheaper to buy in?
Wilton has the lower median house price at $1,077,000, roughly 59% below Razorback ($2,655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wilton or Razorback?
Over the past 12 months, Razorback grew +15.2% vs +2.6% in Wilton, a gap of 12.6 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 Wilton or Razorback have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Razorback scores 1005 vs 997 in Wilton. 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, Wilton or Razorback?
Wilton scores 4/100 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, Wilton or Razorback?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Wilton vs 1.55% in Razorback. 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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