Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dunmore vs Flinders.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,075,000 and $1,125,000. Dunmore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Dunmore (median $1,075,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Flinders ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Dunmore (+15%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Flinders (+11.9%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunmore (1002) sits above Flinders (968).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Dunmore is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Dunmore carries both higher gross yield (2.27% vs 2.17%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Dunmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 968).

Common questionsDunmore vs Flinders

Common questions

Is Dunmore or Flinders cheaper to buy in?

Dunmore has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 4% below Flinders ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Dunmore or Flinders?

Over the past 12 months, Dunmore grew +15% vs +11.9% in Flinders, a gap of 3.1 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 Dunmore or Flinders have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunmore scores 1002 vs 968 in Flinders. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Dunmore or Flinders?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.27% in Dunmore vs 2.17% in Flinders. 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

Dunmore
Metric
Flinders

Price & Market

$1,075,000
Median house
$1,125,000
$343,440
Median unit
$343,440
+15.0%
Annual growth (house)
+11.9%
Days on market

Rental

$470/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$470/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$490/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
24.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
100
318
Population
7,118
41
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1002
Avg ICSEA
968

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).