Brierfield vs Urunga
Urunga (median $889,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Brierfield ($1,650,000).
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Brierfield and Urunga side by side
| Measure | Brierfield | Urunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,650,000 | $889,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $489,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +11.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $555/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1014 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 322 | 3,185 |
| Median age | 46 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1492 mm | 1471 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.4°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 Urunga (1027) sits above Brierfield (1014). Brierfield skews owner-occupied (82%), Urunga runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Urunga is the lower entry point at $889,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Urunga offers the higher gross rental yield (3.25% vs 2.03%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Urunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1014). Brierfield also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brierfield vs Urunga: common questions
Is Brierfield or Urunga cheaper to buy in?
Urunga has the lower median house price at $889,000, roughly 46% below Brierfield ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brierfield or Urunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Urunga scores 1027 vs 1014 in Brierfield. 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, Brierfield or Urunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.25% in Urunga vs 2.03% in Brierfield. 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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