Lowanna vs Coramba
Lowanna (median $568,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Coramba ($705,000). Over the past year, Lowanna (+22.2%) ran 26.8 percentage points ahead of Coramba (-4.6%) on house-price growth.
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Lowanna and Coramba side by side
| Measure | Lowanna | Coramba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $568,000 | $705,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +22.2% | -4.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 359 | 817 |
| Median age | 51 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1568 mm | 1495 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°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
Coramba scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coramba (955) sits above Lowanna (919).
- For buyers
- Lowanna is the lower entry point at $568,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lowanna carries both higher gross yield (6.23% vs 5.02%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Coramba edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 919). Coramba also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lowanna vs Coramba: common questions
Is Lowanna or Coramba cheaper to buy in?
Lowanna has the lower median house price at $568,000, roughly 19% below Coramba ($705,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lowanna or Coramba?
Over the past 12 months, Lowanna grew +22.2% vs -4.6% in Coramba, a gap of 26.8 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 Lowanna or Coramba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coramba scores 955 vs 919 in Lowanna. 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, Lowanna or Coramba?
Coramba scores 8/100 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, Lowanna or Coramba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.23% in Lowanna vs 5.02% in Coramba. 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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