But property, property, property…

According to realestate.com.au, house prices on average have grown in Wollongong from $475,000 in Jan 2011 to $872,500 in Dec 2019.

An amazing growth story. But how does this compare to investing in a managed fund, for example a high growth index fund?

$475,000 in 2011 would now be worth approximately $1,271,813, according to Vanguard.

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