Wingello vs Marulan
Marulan (median $820,000) is roughly 28% 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.
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Wingello and Marulan side by side
| Measure | Wingello | Marulan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,135,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.0% | +22.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 10 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 647 | 1,428 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 751 mm | 658 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 27.5°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
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, 28% 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 (4.31% vs 3.12%) 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).
Wingello vs Marulan: common questions
Is Wingello or Marulan cheaper to buy in?
Marulan has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 28% 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 4.31% in Marulan vs 3.12% 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.
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