Green Point vs Tuncurry.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $657,500 and $807,500.
Green Point (median $657,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Tuncurry ($807,500). Over the past year, Green Point (+4.4%) ran 2.3 percentage points ahead of Tuncurry (+2.1%) on house-price growth.
Tuncurry scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tuncurry (959) sits above Green Point (954).
For buyers
Green Point is the lower entry point at $657,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Green Point carries both higher gross yield (5.14% vs 4.19%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Tuncurry edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 954).
Common questions
Is Green Point or Tuncurry cheaper to buy in?
Green Point has the lower median house price at $657,500, roughly 19% below Tuncurry ($807,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Green Point or Tuncurry?
Over the past 12 months, Green Point grew +4.4% vs +2.1% in Tuncurry, a gap of 2.3 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 Green Point or Tuncurry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tuncurry scores 959 vs 954 in Green Point. 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, Green Point or Tuncurry?
Tuncurry scores 52/100 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, Green Point or Tuncurry?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.14% in Green Point vs 4.19% in Tuncurry. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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