Dunlop vs Latham
Latham (median $792,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Dunlop ($838,000).
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Dunlop and Latham side by side
| Measure | Dunlop | Latham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $838,000 | $792,000 |
| Median unit | $730,000 | $803,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 6 |
| Transit score | 100 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,265 | 3,767 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 681 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.4°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
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, 5% 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).
Dunlop vs Latham: common questions
Is Dunlop or Latham cheaper to buy in?
Latham has the lower median house price at $792,000, roughly 5% 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.
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