Figtree vs Unanderra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,140,000 and $879,000. Unanderra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Unanderra (median $879,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Figtree ($1,140,000). Over the past year, Unanderra (+3.7%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Figtree (+3.6%) on house-price growth.
Unanderra scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Figtree (1048) sits above Unanderra (1019). Figtree skews owner-occupied (80%), Unanderra runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Unanderra is the lower entry point at $879,000 median, 30% 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: Figtree delivers the better gross yield (3.19% vs 2.19%), but Unanderra 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
Figtree edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1019). Figtree also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Figtree or Unanderra cheaper to buy in?
Unanderra has the lower median house price at $879,000, roughly 30% below Figtree ($1,140,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Figtree or Unanderra?
Over the past 12 months, Unanderra grew +3.7% vs +3.6% in Figtree, a gap of 0.1 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 Figtree or Unanderra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Figtree scores 1048 vs 1019 in Unanderra. 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, Figtree or Unanderra?
Unanderra scores 6/100 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, Figtree or Unanderra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.19% in Figtree vs 2.19% in Unanderra. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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