Duffy vs Coombs
Duffy (median $967,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Coombs ($990,000).
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Duffy and Coombs side by side
| Measure | Duffy | Coombs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $967,500 | $990,000 |
| Median unit | $635,000 | $698,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $445/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $445/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1106 | 1107 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 28 |
| Transit score | 100 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,395 | 4,851 |
| Median age | 39 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 618 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.5°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
Coombs scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coombs (1107) sits above Duffy (1106).
- For buyers
- Duffy is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Coombs offers the higher gross rental yield (2.52% vs 2.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Coombs edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1106).
Duffy vs Coombs: common questions
Is Duffy or Coombs cheaper to buy in?
Duffy has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 2% below Coombs ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Duffy or Coombs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coombs scores 1107 vs 1106 in Duffy. 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, Duffy or Coombs?
Coombs scores 28/100 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, Duffy or Coombs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.52% in Coombs vs 2.39% in Duffy. 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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