Fernmount vs Urunga
Urunga (median $889,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Fernmount ($1,120,000). Over the past year, Fernmount (+12%) ran 0.9 percentage points ahead of Urunga (+11.1%) on house-price growth.
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Fernmount and Urunga side by side
| Measure | Fernmount | Urunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,120,000 | $889,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $489,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.0% | +11.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $555/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 444 | 3,185 |
| Median age | 46 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1502 mm | 1471 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.4°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 Urunga (1027) sits above Fernmount (1024). Fernmount skews owner-occupied (83%), Urunga runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Urunga is the lower entry point at $889,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Urunga delivers the better gross yield (3.25% vs 2.99%), but Fernmount has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Urunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1024). Fernmount also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fernmount vs Urunga: common questions
Is Fernmount or Urunga cheaper to buy in?
Urunga has the lower median house price at $889,000, roughly 21% below Fernmount ($1,120,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fernmount or Urunga?
Over the past 12 months, Fernmount grew +12% vs +11.1% in Urunga, a gap of 0.9 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 Fernmount or Urunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Urunga scores 1027 vs 1024 in Fernmount. 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, Fernmount or Urunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.25% in Urunga vs 2.99% in Fernmount. 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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