Darawank vs Black Head.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,185,000 and $987,500.
Black Head (median $987,500) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Darawank ($1,185,000). Over the past year, Darawank (-6.1%) ran 4.0 percentage points ahead of Black Head (-10.1%) on house-price growth.
Black Head scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darawank (965) sits above Black Head (947). Darawank skews owner-occupied (81%), Black Head runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
Black Head is the lower entry point at $987,500 median, 20% 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: Black Head delivers the better gross yield (3.08% vs 2.85%), but Darawank 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
Darawank edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 947).
Common questions
Is Darawank or Black Head cheaper to buy in?
Black Head has the lower median house price at $987,500, roughly 20% below Darawank ($1,185,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Darawank or Black Head?
Over the past 12 months, Darawank grew -6.1% vs -10.1% in Black Head, a gap of 4.0 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 Darawank or Black Head have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darawank scores 965 vs 947 in Black Head. 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, Darawank or Black Head?
Black Head scores 6/100 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, Darawank or Black Head?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.08% in Black Head vs 2.85% in Darawank. 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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