Wimbledon Heights vs Sunset Strip.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $561,300 and $590,000. Wimbledon Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wimbledon Heights (median $561,300) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Sunset Strip ($590,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wimbledon Heights (1042) sits above Sunset Strip (1041).
For buyers
Wimbledon Heights is the lower entry point at $561,300 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wimbledon Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (3.06% vs 2.91%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Wimbledon Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1041).
Common questions
Is Wimbledon Heights or Sunset Strip cheaper to buy in?
Wimbledon Heights has the lower median house price at $561,300, roughly 5% below Sunset Strip ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wimbledon Heights or Sunset Strip have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wimbledon Heights scores 1042 vs 1041 in Sunset Strip. 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, Wimbledon Heights or Sunset Strip?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.06% in Wimbledon Heights vs 2.91% in Sunset Strip. 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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