Wonga Park vs Warrandyte.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,073,500 and $1,330,000. Warrandyte edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wonga Park (median $1,073,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Warrandyte ($1,330,000).
Warrandyte scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrandyte (1106) sits above Wonga Park (1085).
For buyers
Wonga Park is the lower entry point at $1,073,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wonga Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.38% vs 1.95%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Warrandyte edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1085).
Common questions
Is Wonga Park or Warrandyte cheaper to buy in?
Wonga Park has the lower median house price at $1,073,500, roughly 19% below Warrandyte ($1,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wonga Park or Warrandyte have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrandyte scores 1106 vs 1085 in Wonga Park. 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, Wonga Park or Warrandyte?
Warrandyte scores 28/100 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, Wonga Park or Warrandyte?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.38% in Wonga Park vs 1.95% in Warrandyte. 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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