Dalmeny vs Narooma
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.
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Dalmeny and Narooma side by side
| Measure | Dalmeny | Narooma |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | $845,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.3% | +7.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $553/wk | $553/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 0 |
| Population | 2,194 | 2,731 |
| Median age | 59 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 923 mm | 965 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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 (3.44% vs 3.40%) 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.
Dalmeny vs Narooma: 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 3.44% in Dalmeny vs 3.40% 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.
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