Brimbin vs Cundletown
Cundletown (median $575,000) is roughly 45% cheaper to buy into than Brimbin ($1,050,000). Over the past year, Brimbin (+5%) ran 5.9 percentage points ahead of Cundletown (-0.9%) on house-price growth.
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Brimbin and Cundletown side by side
| Measure | Brimbin | Cundletown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $575,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.0% | -0.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $418/wk | $418/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 904 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 75 | 2,050 |
| Median age | 55 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 1099 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 28.9°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 Brimbin (909) sits above Cundletown (904).
- For buyers
- Cundletown is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 45% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Cundletown delivers the better gross yield (5.29% vs 2.90%), but Brimbin has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Brimbin edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 904).
Brimbin vs Cundletown: common questions
Is Brimbin or Cundletown cheaper to buy in?
Cundletown has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 45% below Brimbin ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Brimbin or Cundletown?
Over the past 12 months, Brimbin grew +5% vs -0.9% in Cundletown, a gap of 5.9 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 Brimbin or Cundletown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brimbin scores 909 vs 904 in Cundletown. 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, Brimbin or Cundletown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.29% in Cundletown vs 2.90% in Brimbin. 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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