Dunoon vs Modanville
Dunoon (median $885,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Modanville ($970,500).
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Dunoon and Modanville side by side
| Measure | Dunoon | Modanville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $885,000 | $970,500 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +22.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 840 | 614 |
| Median age | 42 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Modanville (1016) sits above Dunoon (1009).
- For buyers
- Dunoon is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 9% 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 (3.64% vs 3.32%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Modanville edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1009).
Dunoon vs Modanville: common questions
Is Dunoon or Modanville cheaper to buy in?
Dunoon has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 9% below Modanville ($970,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dunoon or Modanville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Modanville scores 1016 vs 1009 in Dunoon. 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 Modanville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Dunoon vs 3.32% in Modanville. 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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