Windang vs Warilla
Warilla (median $845,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Windang ($1,080,000). Over the past year, Warilla (+3%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Windang (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Windang and Warilla side by side
| Measure | Windang | Warilla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,080,000 | $845,000 |
| Median unit | $291,600 | $699,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.1% | +3.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,610 | 6,226 |
| Median age | 56 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°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
Warilla scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warilla (964) sits above Windang (938). Windang skews owner-occupied (75%), Warilla runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Warilla is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Warilla carries both higher gross yield (4.31% vs 3.37%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Warilla edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 938).
Windang vs Warilla: common questions
Is Windang or Warilla cheaper to buy in?
Warilla has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 22% below Windang ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windang or Warilla?
Over the past 12 months, Warilla grew +3% vs -6.1% in Windang, 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 Windang or Warilla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warilla scores 964 vs 938 in Windang. 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, Windang or Warilla?
Warilla scores 40/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Windang or Warilla?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.31% in Warilla vs 3.37% in Windang. 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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