Coramba vs Ulong
Ulong (median $597,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Coramba ($705,000).
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Coramba and Ulong side by side
| Measure | Coramba | Ulong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $705,000 | $597,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -4.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 817 | 215 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1495 mm | 1767 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 25.4°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
Coramba scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coramba (955) sits above Ulong (940).
- For buyers
- Ulong is the lower entry point at $597,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ulong offers the higher gross rental yield (5.92% vs 5.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Coramba edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 940). Coramba also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Coramba vs Ulong: common questions
Is Coramba or Ulong cheaper to buy in?
Ulong has the lower median house price at $597,500, roughly 15% below Coramba ($705,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Coramba or Ulong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coramba scores 955 vs 940 in Ulong. 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, Coramba or Ulong?
Coramba scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Coramba or Ulong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.92% in Ulong vs 5.02% in Coramba. 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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