Dalwood vs Uralba.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,180,000 and $1,700,000. Uralba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dalwood (median $1,180,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Uralba ($1,700,000). Over the past year, Uralba (+17.2%) ran 17.2 percentage points ahead of Dalwood (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Uralba (980) sits above Dalwood (970).
For buyers
Dalwood is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Dalwood delivers the better gross yield (3.31% vs 2.29%), but Uralba has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Uralba edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 970).
Common questions
Is Dalwood or Uralba cheaper to buy in?
Dalwood has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 31% below Uralba ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dalwood or Uralba?
Over the past 12 months, Uralba grew +17.2% vs 0% in Dalwood, a gap of 17.2 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 Dalwood or Uralba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Uralba scores 980 vs 970 in Dalwood. 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, Dalwood or Uralba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.31% in Dalwood vs 2.29% in Uralba. 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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