Curlewis vs Gunnedah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $384,500 and $535,000.
Curlewis (median $384,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Gunnedah ($535,000). Over the past year, Gunnedah (+16.3%) ran 16.3 percentage points ahead of Curlewis (0%) on house-price growth.
Curlewis scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gunnedah (904) sits above Curlewis (895).
For buyers
Curlewis is the lower entry point at $384,500 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gunnedah has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Gunnedah edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 895). Curlewis also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Curlewis or Gunnedah cheaper to buy in?
Curlewis has the lower median house price at $384,500, roughly 28% below Gunnedah ($535,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Curlewis or Gunnedah?
Over the past 12 months, Gunnedah grew +16.3% vs 0% in Curlewis, a gap of 16.3 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 Curlewis or Gunnedah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gunnedah scores 904 vs 895 in Curlewis. 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, Curlewis or Gunnedah?
Curlewis scores 6/100 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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