Aberdare vs Nulkaba
Aberdare (median $672,500) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Nulkaba ($1,050,000).
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Aberdare and Nulkaba side by side
| Measure | Aberdare | Nulkaba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $672,500 | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 2,542 | 715 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.7°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 Nulkaba (919) sits above Aberdare (915). Nulkaba skews owner-occupied (87%), Aberdare runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Aberdare is the lower entry point at $672,500 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Aberdare offers the higher gross rental yield (4.56% vs 2.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Nulkaba edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 915). Nulkaba also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Aberdare vs Nulkaba: common questions
Is Aberdare or Nulkaba cheaper to buy in?
Aberdare has the lower median house price at $672,500, roughly 36% below Nulkaba ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aberdare or Nulkaba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nulkaba scores 919 vs 915 in Aberdare. 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, Aberdare or Nulkaba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.56% in Aberdare vs 2.92% in Nulkaba. 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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