Forster vs Tuncurry
Tuncurry (median $807,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Forster ($860,000). Over the past year, Tuncurry (+2.1%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Forster (-2%) on house-price growth.
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Forster and Tuncurry side by side
| Measure | Forster | Tuncurry |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $860,000 | $807,500 |
| Median unit | $590,000 | $540,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.0% | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 84 | 52 |
| Transit score | 30 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,187 | 6,376 |
| Median age | 57 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1222 mm | 1176 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.8°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
Forster scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Tuncurry is the lower entry point at $807,500 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tuncurry carries both higher gross yield (4.19% vs 3.93%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Forster vs Tuncurry: common questions
Is Forster or Tuncurry cheaper to buy in?
Tuncurry has the lower median house price at $807,500, roughly 6% below Forster ($860,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Forster or Tuncurry?
Over the past 12 months, Tuncurry grew +2.1% vs -2% in Forster, a gap of 4.1 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.
Which is more walkable, Forster or Tuncurry?
Forster scores 84/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Forster or Tuncurry?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.19% in Tuncurry vs 3.93% in Forster. 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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