Curtin vs Yarralumla.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,426,000 and $2,228,000. Curtin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Curtin (median $1,426,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Yarralumla ($2,228,000).
Curtin scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarralumla (1122) sits above Curtin (1116).
For buyers
Curtin is the lower entry point at $1,426,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Curtin offers the higher gross rental yield (1.79% vs 1.26%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Yarralumla edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1116).
Common questions
Is Curtin or Yarralumla cheaper to buy in?
Curtin has the lower median house price at $1,426,000, roughly 36% below Yarralumla ($2,228,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Curtin or Yarralumla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarralumla scores 1122 vs 1116 in Curtin. 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, Curtin or Yarralumla?
Curtin scores 22/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Curtin or Yarralumla?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.79% in Curtin vs 1.26% in Yarralumla. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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