Fiddletown vs Middle Dural
Middle Dural (median $4,164,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Fiddletown ($4,539,988).
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Fiddletown and Middle Dural side by side
| Measure | Fiddletown | Middle Dural |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,539,988 | $4,164,000 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $486,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | +21.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $880/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 259 | 1,040 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 936 mm | 894 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.8°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
Middle Dural 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 Fiddletown (1089) sits above Middle Dural (1082).
- For buyers
- Middle Dural is the lower entry point at $4,164,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Middle Dural offers the higher gross rental yield (1.10% vs 1.01%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fiddletown edges out on average school ICSEA (1089 vs 1082).
Fiddletown vs Middle Dural: common questions
Is Fiddletown or Middle Dural cheaper to buy in?
Middle Dural has the lower median house price at $4,164,000, roughly 8% below Fiddletown ($4,539,988). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fiddletown or Middle Dural have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fiddletown scores 1089 vs 1082 in Middle Dural. 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, Fiddletown or Middle Dural?
Middle Dural 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, Fiddletown or Middle Dural?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.10% in Middle Dural vs 1.01% in Fiddletown. 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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