Dalton vs Jerrawa.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $410,000 and $638,500. Dalton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dalton (median $410,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Jerrawa ($638,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalton (1014) sits above Jerrawa (1004). Jerrawa skews owner-occupied (105%), Dalton runs more rental-dense (94% owner).
For buyers
Dalton is the lower entry point at $410,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dalton offers the higher gross rental yield (3.80% vs 2.85%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Dalton edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1004).
Common questions
Is Dalton or Jerrawa cheaper to buy in?
Dalton has the lower median house price at $410,000, roughly 36% below Jerrawa ($638,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dalton or Jerrawa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalton scores 1014 vs 1004 in Jerrawa. 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, Dalton or Jerrawa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in Dalton vs 2.85% in Jerrawa. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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