Kuraby vs Underwood
Underwood (median $900,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Kuraby ($1,200,000).
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Kuraby and Underwood side by side
| Measure | Kuraby | Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,200,000 | $900,000 |
| Median unit | $505,000 | $545,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $670/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 68 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,737 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Underwood scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Underwood (1013) sits above Kuraby (1008).
- For buyers
- Underwood is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Underwood offers the higher gross rental yield (3.87% vs 3.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Underwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1008).
Kuraby vs Underwood: common questions
Is Kuraby or Underwood cheaper to buy in?
Underwood has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 25% below Kuraby ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kuraby or Underwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Underwood scores 1013 vs 1008 in Kuraby. 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, Kuraby or Underwood?
Underwood scores 68/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Kuraby or Underwood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.87% in Underwood vs 3.47% in Kuraby. 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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