Darawank vs Tuncurry.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,185,000 and $807,500. Tuncurry edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tuncurry (median $807,500) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Darawank ($1,185,000). Over the past year, Tuncurry (+2.1%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Darawank (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
Tuncurry scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darawank (965) sits above Tuncurry (959). Darawank skews owner-occupied (81%), Tuncurry runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
For buyers
Tuncurry is the lower entry point at $807,500 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tuncurry carries both higher gross yield (4.19% vs 2.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Darawank edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 959). Darawank also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Darawank or Tuncurry cheaper to buy in?
Tuncurry has the lower median house price at $807,500, roughly 47% 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 Tuncurry?
Over the past 12 months, Tuncurry grew +2.1% vs -6.1% in Darawank, a gap of 8.2 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 Darawank or Tuncurry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darawank scores 965 vs 959 in Tuncurry. 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 Tuncurry?
Tuncurry scores 52/100 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 Tuncurry?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.19% in Tuncurry 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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