Woollamia vs Huskisson
Huskisson (median $1,325,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Woollamia ($1,455,000). Over the past year, Woollamia (+3.9%) ran 19.2 percentage points ahead of Huskisson (-15.3%) on house-price growth.
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Woollamia and Huskisson side by side
| Measure | Woollamia | Huskisson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,455,000 | $1,325,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | -15.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 65 |
| Population | 653 | 840 |
| Median age | 51 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1034 mm | 1080 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.0°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
Huskisson scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woollamia (969) sits above Huskisson (967). Woollamia skews owner-occupied (89%), Huskisson runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Huskisson is the lower entry point at $1,325,000 median, 9% 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: Huskisson delivers the better gross yield (2.39% vs 2.18%), but Woollamia 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
- Woollamia edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 967). Woollamia also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Woollamia vs Huskisson: common questions
Is Woollamia or Huskisson cheaper to buy in?
Huskisson has the lower median house price at $1,325,000, roughly 9% below Woollamia ($1,455,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Woollamia or Huskisson?
Over the past 12 months, Woollamia grew +3.9% vs -15.3% in Huskisson, a gap of 19.2 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 Woollamia or Huskisson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woollamia scores 969 vs 967 in Huskisson. 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, Woollamia or Huskisson?
Huskisson scores 18/100 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, Woollamia or Huskisson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.39% in Huskisson vs 2.18% in Woollamia. 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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