Wingello vs Marulan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,135,000 and $820,000. Marulan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Marulan (median $820,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Wingello ($1,135,000). Over the past year, Marulan (+22.4%) ran 20.4 percentage points ahead of Wingello (+2%) on house-price growth.
Marulan scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wingello (1011) sits above Marulan (980).
For buyers
Marulan is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Marulan carries both higher gross yield (2.41% vs 1.74%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Wingello edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 980).
Common questions
Is Wingello or Marulan cheaper to buy in?
Marulan has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 38% below Wingello ($1,135,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wingello or Marulan?
Over the past 12 months, Marulan grew +22.4% vs +2% in Wingello, a gap of 20.4 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 Wingello or Marulan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wingello scores 1011 vs 980 in Marulan. 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, Wingello or Marulan?
Marulan scores 10/100 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, Wingello or Marulan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.41% in Marulan vs 1.74% in Wingello. 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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