Kuraby vs Underwood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,200,000 and $900,000. Underwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Underwood (median $900,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Kuraby ($1,200,000).
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, 33% 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 2.73%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Underwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1008).
Common questions
Is Kuraby or Underwood cheaper to buy in?
Underwood has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 33% 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 2.73% 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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