Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wingello vs Tallong.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,135,000 and $920,000. Wingello edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Tallong (median $920,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Wingello ($1,135,000). Over the past year, Wingello (+2%) ran 12.2 percentage points ahead of Tallong (-10.2%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wingello (1011) sits above Tallong (995).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Tallong is the lower entry point at $920,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Tallong delivers the better gross yield (3.84% vs 3.12%), but Wingello has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.

For families

Wingello edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 995).

Common questionsWingello vs Tallong

Common questions

Is Wingello or Tallong cheaper to buy in?

Tallong has the lower median house price at $920,000, roughly 23% 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 Tallong?

Over the past 12 months, Wingello grew +2% vs -10.2% in Tallong, a gap of 12.2 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 Wingello or Tallong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wingello scores 1011 vs 995 in Tallong. 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, Wingello or Tallong?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Tallong 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wingello
Metric
Tallong

Price & Market

$1,135,000
Median house
$920,000
$316,800
Median unit
$316,800
+2.0%
Annual growth (house)
-10.2%
Days on market

Rental

$680/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$680/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
82.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
20
Transit score
20
0
Bike score
5
647
Population
914
43
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
20
1011
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).