Dalwood vs Uralba
Dalwood (median $1,180,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Uralba ($1,700,000).
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Dalwood and Uralba side by side
| Measure | Dalwood | Uralba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $1,700,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +17.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | – | 266 |
| Median age | – | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1622 mm | 1712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.1°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
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
- Dalwood offers the higher gross rental yield (3.31% vs 2.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Uralba edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 970).
Dalwood vs Uralba: 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.
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.
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