Wongawilli vs Dapto.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,190,000 and $829,000.
Dapto (median $829,000) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Wongawilli ($1,190,000). Over the past year, Wongawilli (+18.1%) ran 13.8 percentage points ahead of Dapto (+4.3%) on house-price growth.
Dapto scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wongawilli (980) sits above Dapto (974). Wongawilli skews owner-occupied (88%), Dapto runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
For buyers
Dapto is the lower entry point at $829,000 median, 44% 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: Dapto delivers the better gross yield (4.39% vs 3.06%), but Wongawilli 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
Wongawilli edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 974). Wongawilli also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Wongawilli or Dapto cheaper to buy in?
Dapto has the lower median house price at $829,000, roughly 44% below Wongawilli ($1,190,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wongawilli or Dapto?
Over the past 12 months, Wongawilli grew +18.1% vs +4.3% in Dapto, a gap of 13.8 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 Wongawilli or Dapto have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wongawilli scores 980 vs 974 in Dapto. 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, Wongawilli or Dapto?
Dapto scores 26/100 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, Wongawilli or Dapto?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.39% in Dapto vs 3.06% in Wongawilli. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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