Side by sideSuburb comparison

East Corrimal vs Towradgi.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,720,000 and $1,300,000. Towradgi edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Towradgi (median $1,300,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than East Corrimal ($1,720,000).

Towradgi 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 East Corrimal (1024) sits above Towradgi (1019).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Towradgi is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Towradgi offers the higher gross rental yield (3.27% vs 2.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

East Corrimal edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1019).

Common questionsEast Corrimal vs Towradgi

Common questions

Is East Corrimal or Towradgi cheaper to buy in?

Towradgi has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 32% below East Corrimal ($1,720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does East Corrimal or Towradgi have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Corrimal scores 1024 vs 1019 in Towradgi. 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, East Corrimal or Towradgi?

Towradgi 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, East Corrimal or Towradgi?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Towradgi vs 2.47% in East Corrimal. 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

East Corrimal
Metric
Towradgi

Price & Market

$1,720,000
Median house
$1,300,000
$343,440
Median unit
$343,440
+1.2%
Annual growth (house)
+1.2%
Days on market

Rental

$818/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$818/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$550/wk
59.0%
Owner occupied
63.0%
38.0%
Renter occupied
31.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
14
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
3,432
Population
3,241
39
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1024
Avg ICSEA
1019

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).