Dunmore vs Minnamurra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,075,000 and $1,800,000.
Dunmore (median $1,075,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Minnamurra ($1,800,000). Over the past year, Dunmore (+15%) ran 15.0 percentage points ahead of Minnamurra (0%) on house-price growth.
Minnamurra scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minnamurra (1007) sits above Dunmore (1002).
For buyers
Dunmore is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 40% 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 2.40%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Minnamurra edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1002). Dunmore also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Dunmore or Minnamurra cheaper to buy in?
Dunmore has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 40% below Minnamurra ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dunmore or Minnamurra?
Over the past 12 months, Dunmore grew +15% vs 0% in Minnamurra, a gap of 15.0 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 Minnamurra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minnamurra scores 1007 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 Minnamurra?
Minnamurra scores 2/100 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 Minnamurra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.92% in Dunmore vs 2.40% in Minnamurra. 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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