Corndale vs Numulgi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,080,000 and $1,250,000. Corndale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Corndale (median $1,080,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Numulgi ($1,250,000). Over the past year, Numulgi (0%) ran 9.4 percentage points ahead of Corndale (-9.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Corndale (1040) sits above Numulgi (1030).
For buyers
Corndale is the lower entry point at $1,080,000 median, 14% 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: Corndale delivers the better gross yield (1.49% vs 1.29%), but Numulgi 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
Corndale edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1030).
Common questions
Is Corndale or Numulgi cheaper to buy in?
Corndale has the lower median house price at $1,080,000, roughly 14% below Numulgi ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Corndale or Numulgi?
Over the past 12 months, Numulgi grew 0% vs -9.4% in Corndale, a gap of 9.4 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 Corndale or Numulgi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Corndale scores 1040 vs 1030 in Numulgi. 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 Numulgi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.49% in Corndale vs 1.29% in Numulgi. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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