Dunedoo vs Mendooran
Mendooran (median $270,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Dunedoo ($372,500). Over the past year, Mendooran (+18.4%) ran 14.9 percentage points ahead of Dunedoo (+3.5%) on house-price growth.
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Dunedoo and Mendooran side by side
| Measure | Dunedoo | Mendooran |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $372,500 | $270,000 |
| Median unit | $171,360 | $116,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.5% | +18.4% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 892 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,097 | 626 |
| Median age | 51 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 600 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 33.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunedoo (932) sits above Mendooran (892).
- For buyers
- Mendooran is the lower entry point at $270,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mendooran has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Dunedoo edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 892).
Dunedoo vs Mendooran: common questions
Is Dunedoo or Mendooran cheaper to buy in?
Mendooran has the lower median house price at $270,000, roughly 28% below Dunedoo ($372,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dunedoo or Mendooran?
Over the past 12 months, Mendooran grew +18.4% vs +3.5% in Dunedoo, a gap of 14.9 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 Dunedoo or Mendooran have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunedoo scores 932 vs 892 in Mendooran. 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.
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