Wootton vs Boolambayte
Boolambayte (median $586,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Wootton ($1,085,000).
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Wootton and Boolambayte side by side
| Measure | Wootton | Boolambayte |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,085,000 | $586,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +19.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 228 | 85 |
| Median age | 57 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1196 mm | 1241 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.9°C | 27.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wootton (967) sits above Boolambayte (941).
- For buyers
- Boolambayte is the lower entry point at $586,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Boolambayte offers the higher gross rental yield (4.88% vs 2.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wootton edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 941). Boolambayte also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wootton vs Boolambayte: common questions
Is Wootton or Boolambayte cheaper to buy in?
Boolambayte has the lower median house price at $586,000, roughly 46% below Wootton ($1,085,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wootton or Boolambayte have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wootton scores 967 vs 941 in Boolambayte. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Wootton or Boolambayte?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.88% in Boolambayte vs 2.64% in Wootton. 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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