Wombarra vs Austinmer.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,660,000 and $1,792,500. Wombarra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wombarra (median $1,660,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Austinmer ($1,792,500). Over the past year, Wombarra (0%) ran 6.4 percentage points ahead of Austinmer (-6.4%) on house-price growth.
Austinmer scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wombarra (1082) sits above Austinmer (1049).
For buyers
Wombarra is the lower entry point at $1,660,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wombarra carries both higher gross yield (3.13% vs 2.90%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Wombarra edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1049).
Common questions
Is Wombarra or Austinmer cheaper to buy in?
Wombarra has the lower median house price at $1,660,000, roughly 7% below Austinmer ($1,792,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wombarra or Austinmer?
Over the past 12 months, Wombarra grew 0% vs -6.4% in Austinmer, a gap of 6.4 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 Wombarra or Austinmer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wombarra scores 1082 vs 1049 in Austinmer. 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, Wombarra or Austinmer?
Austinmer scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Wombarra or Austinmer?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.13% in Wombarra vs 2.90% in Austinmer. 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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