Wulagi vs Leanyer
Wulagi (median $532,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Leanyer ($597,500).
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Wulagi and Leanyer side by side
| Measure | Wulagi | Leanyer |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $532,500 | $597,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $330,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $425/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,510 | 4,597 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Wulagi scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Wulagi is the lower entry point at $532,500 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wulagi offers the higher gross rental yield (3.52% vs 3.13%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Wulagi vs Leanyer: common questions
Is Wulagi or Leanyer cheaper to buy in?
Wulagi has the lower median house price at $532,500, roughly 11% below Leanyer ($597,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Wulagi or Leanyer?
Wulagi scores 18/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Wulagi or Leanyer?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.52% in Wulagi vs 3.13% in Leanyer. 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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