Dunoon vs Keerrong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $885,000 and $1,000,000. Dunoon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dunoon (median $885,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Keerrong ($1,000,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunoon (1009) sits above Keerrong (1004). Keerrong skews owner-occupied (100%), Dunoon runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
For buyers
Dunoon is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dunoon offers the higher gross rental yield (1.82% vs 1.61%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Dunoon edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1004). Keerrong also has a higher family-household share (98% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Dunoon or Keerrong cheaper to buy in?
Dunoon has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 12% below Keerrong ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dunoon or Keerrong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunoon scores 1009 vs 1004 in Keerrong. 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, Dunoon or Keerrong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.82% in Dunoon vs 1.61% in Keerrong. 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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