Wy Yung vs Eastwood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $432,000 and $590,000. Eastwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wy Yung (median $432,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Eastwood ($590,000).
Eastwood scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eastwood (971) sits above Wy Yung (968).
For buyers
Wy Yung is the lower entry point at $432,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Wy Yung offers the higher gross rental yield (3.37% vs 2.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Eastwood edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 968).
Common questions
Is Wy Yung or Eastwood cheaper to buy in?
Wy Yung has the lower median house price at $432,000, roughly 27% below Eastwood ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wy Yung or Eastwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eastwood scores 971 vs 968 in Wy Yung. 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, Wy Yung or Eastwood?
Eastwood scores 4/100 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, Wy Yung or Eastwood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in Wy Yung vs 2.47% in Eastwood. 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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