Dapto vs Koonawarra
Koonawarra (median $771,750) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Dapto ($829,000).
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Dapto and Koonawarra side by side
| Measure | Dapto | Koonawarra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $829,000 | $771,750 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.3% | +4.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 12 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,954 | 3,732 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1035 mm | 1035 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
Dapto scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dapto (974) sits above Koonawarra (961). Dapto skews owner-occupied (73%), Koonawarra runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Koonawarra is the lower entry point at $771,750 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Koonawarra offers the higher gross rental yield (4.72% vs 4.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Dapto edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 961).
Dapto vs Koonawarra: common questions
Is Dapto or Koonawarra cheaper to buy in?
Koonawarra has the lower median house price at $771,750, roughly 7% below Dapto ($829,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dapto or Koonawarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dapto scores 974 vs 961 in Koonawarra. 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, Dapto or Koonawarra?
Dapto scores 26/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Dapto or Koonawarra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.72% in Koonawarra vs 4.39% in Dapto. 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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