Maroota vs Gunderman
Gunderman (median $784,000) is roughly 56% cheaper to buy into than Maroota ($1,800,000). Over the past year, Gunderman (-3.5%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of Maroota (-10%) on house-price growth.
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Maroota and Gunderman side by side
| Measure | Maroota | Gunderman |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,800,000 | $784,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $266,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -10.0% | -3.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $568/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 616 | 189 |
| Median age | 41 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 905 mm | 905 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gunderman (1017) sits above Maroota (948).
- For buyers
- Gunderman is the lower entry point at $784,000 median, 56% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gunderman carries both higher gross yield (3.77% vs 2.08%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Gunderman edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 948). Maroota also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Maroota vs Gunderman: common questions
Is Maroota or Gunderman cheaper to buy in?
Gunderman has the lower median house price at $784,000, roughly 56% below Maroota ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maroota or Gunderman?
Over the past 12 months, Gunderman grew -3.5% vs -10% in Maroota, a gap of 6.5 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 Maroota or Gunderman have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gunderman scores 1017 vs 948 in Maroota. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Maroota or Gunderman?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.77% in Gunderman vs 2.08% in Maroota. 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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