Wyee Point vs Brightwaters
Wyee Point (median $907,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Brightwaters ($1,085,000).
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Wyee Point and Brightwaters side by side
| Measure | Wyee Point | Brightwaters |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $907,500 | $1,085,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $278,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | -23.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 25 |
| Population | 1,171 | 875 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1144 mm | 1116 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°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 Brightwaters (968) sits above Wyee Point (951).
- For buyers
- Wyee Point is the lower entry point at $907,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wyee Point offers the higher gross rental yield (4.01% vs 3.33%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Brightwaters edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 951).
Wyee Point vs Brightwaters: common questions
Is Wyee Point or Brightwaters cheaper to buy in?
Wyee Point has the lower median house price at $907,500, roughly 16% below Brightwaters ($1,085,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wyee Point or Brightwaters have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brightwaters scores 968 vs 951 in Wyee Point. 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, Wyee Point or Brightwaters?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.01% in Wyee Point vs 3.33% in Brightwaters. 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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