Casey vs Ngunnawal
Ngunnawal (median $811,100) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Casey ($890,000).
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Casey and Ngunnawal side by side
| Measure | Casey | Ngunnawal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $890,000 | $811,100 |
| Median unit | $630,000 | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $502/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,471 | 10,957 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 676 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.3°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 Ngunnawal (1077) sits above Casey (1074).
- For buyers
- Ngunnawal is the lower entry point at $811,100 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ngunnawal offers the higher gross rental yield (2.95% vs 2.69%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ngunnawal edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1074).
Casey vs Ngunnawal: common questions
Is Casey or Ngunnawal cheaper to buy in?
Ngunnawal has the lower median house price at $811,100, roughly 9% below Casey ($890,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Casey or Ngunnawal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ngunnawal scores 1077 vs 1074 in Casey. 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, Casey or Ngunnawal?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.95% in Ngunnawal vs 2.69% in Casey. 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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