Dunmore vs Jamberoo.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,075,000 and $1,418,750.
Dunmore (median $1,075,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Jamberoo ($1,418,750). Over the past year, Dunmore (+15%) ran 18.8 percentage points ahead of Jamberoo (-3.8%) on house-price growth.
Jamberoo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jamberoo (1025) sits above Dunmore (1002).
For buyers
Dunmore is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 24% 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 (3.92% vs 3.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Jamberoo edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1002).
Common questions
Is Dunmore or Jamberoo cheaper to buy in?
Dunmore has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 24% below Jamberoo ($1,418,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dunmore or Jamberoo?
Over the past 12 months, Dunmore grew +15% vs -3.8% in Jamberoo, a gap of 18.8 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 Jamberoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jamberoo scores 1025 vs 1002 in Dunmore. 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, Dunmore or Jamberoo?
Jamberoo scores 14/100 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, Dunmore or Jamberoo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.92% in Dunmore vs 3.04% in Jamberoo. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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