Windellama vs Oallen
Oallen (median $630,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Windellama ($880,000).
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Windellama and Oallen side by side
| Measure | Windellama | Oallen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $630,000 |
| Median unit | $269,280 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $483/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 417 | 145 |
| Median age | 48 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 610 mm | 621 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.6°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 Oallen (970) sits above Windellama (967).
- For buyers
- Oallen is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Oallen offers the higher gross rental yield (3.99% vs 3.25%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Oallen edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 967).
Windellama vs Oallen: common questions
Is Windellama or Oallen cheaper to buy in?
Oallen has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 28% below Windellama ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Windellama or Oallen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oallen scores 970 vs 967 in Windellama. 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, Windellama or Oallen?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.99% in Oallen vs 3.25% in Windellama. 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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