Duri vs Warral.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $780,000 and $1,000,000. Duri edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Duri (median $780,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Warral ($1,000,000). Over the past year, Duri (0%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of Warral (-6.5%) on house-price growth.
Duri scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Duri (915) sits above Warral (875). Warral skews owner-occupied (91%), Duri runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
For buyers
Duri is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Duri carries both higher gross yield (2.13% vs 1.56%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Duri edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 875). Warral also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Duri or Warral cheaper to buy in?
Duri has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 22% below Warral ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Duri or Warral?
Over the past 12 months, Duri grew 0% vs -6.5% in Warral, a gap of 6.5 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 Duri or Warral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Duri scores 915 vs 875 in Warral. 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, Duri or Warral?
Duri scores 6/100 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, Duri or Warral?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.13% in Duri vs 1.56% in Warral. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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