Dagmar vs Upper Daintree.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $315,000 and $242,000. Upper Daintree edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Upper Daintree (median $242,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Dagmar ($315,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Daintree (920) sits above Dagmar (907).
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
For buyers
Upper Daintree is the lower entry point at $242,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Upper Daintree offers the higher gross rental yield (5.59% vs 4.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Upper Daintree edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 907).
Common questions
Is Dagmar or Upper Daintree cheaper to buy in?
Upper Daintree has the lower median house price at $242,000, roughly 30% below Dagmar ($315,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dagmar or Upper Daintree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Daintree scores 920 vs 907 in Dagmar. 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, Dagmar or Upper Daintree?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.59% in Upper Daintree vs 4.29% in Dagmar. 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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