Berkeley vs Unanderra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $810,000 and $879,000.
Berkeley (median $810,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Unanderra ($879,000). Over the past year, Berkeley (+3.8%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Unanderra (+3.7%) on house-price growth.
Unanderra scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Unanderra (1019) sits above Berkeley (965).
For buyers
Berkeley is the lower entry point at $810,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Berkeley carries both higher gross yield (4.49% vs 2.19%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Unanderra edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 965).
Common questions
Is Berkeley or Unanderra cheaper to buy in?
Berkeley has the lower median house price at $810,000, roughly 8% below Unanderra ($879,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berkeley or Unanderra?
Over the past 12 months, Berkeley grew +3.8% vs +3.7% in Unanderra, a gap of 0.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Berkeley or Unanderra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Unanderra scores 1019 vs 965 in Berkeley. 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, Berkeley or Unanderra?
Unanderra scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Berkeley or Unanderra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Berkeley vs 2.19% in Unanderra. 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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