Corndale vs Dunoon
Dunoon (median $885,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Corndale ($1,080,000).
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Corndale and Dunoon side by side
| Measure | Corndale | Dunoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,080,000 | $885,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 358 | 840 |
| Median age | 49 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1432 mm | 1420 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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 Corndale (1040) sits above Dunoon (1009).
- For buyers
- Dunoon is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dunoon offers the higher gross rental yield (3.64% vs 2.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Corndale edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1009).
Corndale vs Dunoon: common questions
Is Corndale or Dunoon cheaper to buy in?
Dunoon has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 18% below Corndale ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Corndale or Dunoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Corndale scores 1040 vs 1009 in Dunoon. 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, Corndale or Dunoon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Dunoon vs 2.99% in Corndale. 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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