Ettamogah vs Jindera
Jindera (median $650,001) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Ettamogah ($1,170,000).
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Ettamogah and Jindera side by side
| Measure | Ettamogah | Jindera |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,170,000 | $650,001 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 92 | 2,721 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 633 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Jindera scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jindera (1035) sits above Ettamogah (993).
- For buyers
- Jindera is the lower entry point at $650,001 median, 44% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Jindera offers the higher gross rental yield (3.84% vs 2.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Jindera edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 993).
Ettamogah vs Jindera: common questions
Is Ettamogah or Jindera cheaper to buy in?
Jindera has the lower median house price at $650,001, roughly 44% below Ettamogah ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ettamogah or Jindera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jindera scores 1035 vs 993 in Ettamogah. 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, Ettamogah or Jindera?
Jindera scores 32/100 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, Ettamogah or Jindera?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Jindera vs 2.41% in Ettamogah. 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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