Ettamogah vs Thurgoona
Thurgoona (median $707,500) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Ettamogah ($1,170,000).
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Ettamogah and Thurgoona side by side
| Measure | Ettamogah | Thurgoona |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,170,000 | $707,500 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +8.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 92 | 11,028 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 664 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
Thurgoona scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ettamogah (993) sits above Thurgoona (972). Ettamogah skews owner-occupied (85%), Thurgoona runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Thurgoona is the lower entry point at $707,500 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Thurgoona offers the higher gross rental yield (3.99% vs 2.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ettamogah edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 972).
Ettamogah vs Thurgoona: common questions
Is Ettamogah or Thurgoona cheaper to buy in?
Thurgoona has the lower median house price at $707,500, roughly 40% below Ettamogah ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ettamogah or Thurgoona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ettamogah scores 993 vs 972 in Thurgoona. 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 Thurgoona?
Thurgoona scores 2/100 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 Thurgoona?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.99% in Thurgoona 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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