Dalmeny vs Narooma.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $835,000 and $845,000. Dalmeny edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dalmeny (median $835,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Narooma ($845,000). Over the past year, Dalmeny (+12.3%) ran 5.2 percentage points ahead of Narooma (+7.1%) on house-price growth.
Dalmeny scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narooma (973) sits above Dalmeny (946).
For buyers
Dalmeny is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dalmeny carries both higher gross yield (1.81% vs 1.78%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Narooma edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 946). Dalmeny also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Dalmeny or Narooma cheaper to buy in?
Dalmeny has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 1% below Narooma ($845,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dalmeny or Narooma?
Over the past 12 months, Dalmeny grew +12.3% vs +7.1% in Narooma, a gap of 5.2 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 Dalmeny or Narooma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narooma scores 973 vs 946 in Dalmeny. 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, Dalmeny or Narooma?
Dalmeny scores 10/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dalmeny or Narooma?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.81% in Dalmeny vs 1.78% in Narooma. 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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