Windellama vs Oallen.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $880,000 and $630,000. Oallen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Oallen (median $630,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Windellama ($880,000). Over the past year, Oallen (0%) ran 9.2 percentage points ahead of Windellama (-9.2%) on house-price growth.
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, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Oallen has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Oallen edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 967).
Common questions
Is Windellama or Oallen cheaper to buy in?
Oallen has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 40% below Windellama ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windellama or Oallen?
Over the past 12 months, Oallen grew 0% vs -9.2% in Windellama, a gap of 9.2 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 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.
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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