Dunbogan vs North Haven.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $860,000 and $817,500. North Haven edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Haven (median $817,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Dunbogan ($860,000). Over the past year, North Haven (+11.6%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Dunbogan (+7.5%) on house-price growth.
North Haven scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Haven (994) sits above Dunbogan (990). Dunbogan skews owner-occupied (83%), North Haven runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
For buyers
North Haven is the lower entry point at $817,500 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Haven carries both higher gross yield (3.96% vs 3.77%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North Haven edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 990). Dunbogan also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Dunbogan or North Haven cheaper to buy in?
North Haven has the lower median house price at $817,500, roughly 5% below Dunbogan ($860,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dunbogan or North Haven?
Over the past 12 months, North Haven grew +11.6% vs +7.5% in Dunbogan, a gap of 4.1 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 Dunbogan or North Haven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Haven scores 994 vs 990 in Dunbogan. 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, Dunbogan or North Haven?
North Haven scores 22/100 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, Dunbogan or North Haven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.96% in North Haven vs 3.77% in Dunbogan. 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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