Wingham vs Killawarra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $551,250 and $935,000. Wingham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wingham (median $551,250) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Killawarra ($935,000). Over the past year, Wingham (+10.3%) ran 5.3 percentage points ahead of Killawarra (+5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wingham (944) sits above Killawarra (926). Killawarra skews owner-occupied (98%), Wingham runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Wingham is the lower entry point at $551,250 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wingham carries both higher gross yield (2.83% vs 1.67%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Wingham edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 926). Killawarra also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Wingham or Killawarra cheaper to buy in?
Wingham has the lower median house price at $551,250, roughly 41% below Killawarra ($935,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wingham or Killawarra?
Over the past 12 months, Wingham grew +10.3% vs +5% in Killawarra, a gap of 5.3 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 Wingham or Killawarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wingham scores 944 vs 926 in Killawarra. 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, Wingham or Killawarra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.83% in Wingham vs 1.67% in Killawarra. 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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