Dunlop vs Latham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $838,000 and $792,000. Latham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Latham (median $792,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Dunlop ($838,000).
Latham scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Latham (1060) sits above Dunlop (1056).
For buyers
Latham is the lower entry point at $792,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Latham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.76% vs 2.61%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Latham edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).
Common questions
Is Dunlop or Latham cheaper to buy in?
Latham has the lower median house price at $792,000, roughly 6% below Dunlop ($838,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dunlop or Latham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Latham scores 1060 vs 1056 in Dunlop. 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, Dunlop or Latham?
Latham scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Dunlop or Latham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Latham vs 2.61% in Dunlop. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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