Woolgoolga vs Mullaway
Woolgoolga (median $850,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Mullaway ($880,000). Over the past year, Woolgoolga (-6.1%) ran 18.5 percentage points ahead of Mullaway (-24.6%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Woolgoolga | Mullaway |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $850,000 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.1% | -24.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 70 |
| Population | 6,151 | 607 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1561 mm | 1561 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Woolgoolga scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woolgoolga (1002) sits above Mullaway (992).
- For buyers
- Woolgoolga is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Woolgoolga carries both higher gross yield (4.25% vs 4.11%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Woolgoolga edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 992). Mullaway also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Woolgoolga vs Mullaway: common questions
Is Woolgoolga or Mullaway cheaper to buy in?
Woolgoolga has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 3% below Mullaway ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Woolgoolga or Mullaway?
Over the past 12 months, Woolgoolga grew -6.1% vs -24.6% in Mullaway, a gap of 18.5 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 Woolgoolga or Mullaway have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woolgoolga scores 1002 vs 992 in Mullaway. 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, Woolgoolga or Mullaway?
Woolgoolga scores 18/100 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, Woolgoolga or Mullaway?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.25% in Woolgoolga vs 4.11% in Mullaway. 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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