Burpengary vs Narangba
Burpengary (median $750,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Narangba ($789,500).
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| Measure | Burpengary | Narangba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $789,500 |
| Median unit | $445,000 | $479,250 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 32 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 5 |
| Population | 16,488 | 20,910 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1193 mm | 1154 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.9°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
Narangba scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narangba (981) sits above Burpengary (971).
- For buyers
- Burpengary is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Burpengary offers the higher gross rental yield (4.02% vs 4.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Narangba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 971). Narangba also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Burpengary vs Narangba: common questions
Is Burpengary or Narangba cheaper to buy in?
Burpengary has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 5% below Narangba ($789,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burpengary or Narangba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narangba scores 981 vs 971 in Burpengary. 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, Burpengary or Narangba?
Narangba scores 32/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Burpengary or Narangba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in Burpengary vs 4.02% in Narangba. 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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