Iluka vs Yamba.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $800,000 and $935,000. Iluka edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Iluka (median $800,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Yamba ($935,000). Over the past year, Iluka (-3.3%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Yamba (-4.3%) on house-price growth.
Iluka scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yamba (987) sits above Iluka (976).
For buyers
Iluka is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Iluka has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Yamba edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 976).
Common questions
Is Iluka or Yamba cheaper to buy in?
Iluka has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 14% below Yamba ($935,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Iluka or Yamba?
Over the past 12 months, Iluka grew -3.3% vs -4.3% in Yamba, a gap of 1.0 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 Iluka or Yamba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yamba scores 987 vs 976 in Iluka. 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, Iluka or Yamba?
Iluka scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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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