Wongawilli vs Huntley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,190,000 and $1,011,000. Wongawilli edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Huntley (median $1,011,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Wongawilli ($1,190,000). Over the past year, Wongawilli (+18.1%) ran 18.1 percentage points ahead of Huntley (0%) on house-price growth.
Wongawilli scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wongawilli (980) sits above Huntley (972).
For buyers
Huntley is the lower entry point at $1,011,000 median, 18% 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: Huntley delivers the better gross yield (3.60% 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 972).
Common questions
Is Wongawilli or Huntley cheaper to buy in?
Huntley has the lower median house price at $1,011,000, roughly 18% 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 Huntley?
Over the past 12 months, Wongawilli grew +18.1% vs 0% in Huntley, a gap of 18.1 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 Huntley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wongawilli scores 980 vs 972 in Huntley. 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 Huntley?
Wongawilli 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, Wongawilli or Huntley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.60% in Huntley 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.
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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