Metung vs Swan Reach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $520,000 and $638,500.
Metung (median $520,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Swan Reach ($638,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swan Reach (994) sits above Metung (967).
For buyers
Metung is the lower entry point at $520,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Metung offers the higher gross rental yield (3.46% vs 1.71%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Swan Reach edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 967).
Common questions
Is Metung or Swan Reach cheaper to buy in?
Metung has the lower median house price at $520,000, roughly 19% below Swan Reach ($638,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Metung or Swan Reach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swan Reach scores 994 vs 967 in Metung. 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, Metung or Swan Reach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.46% in Metung vs 1.71% in Swan Reach. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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