Millner vs Alawa
Alawa (median $575,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Millner ($595,000).
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Millner and Alawa side by side
| Measure | Millner | Alawa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $595,000 | $575,000 |
| Median unit | $272,500 | $240,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,576 | 2,078 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Millner scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alawa (985) sits above Millner (980). Alawa skews owner-occupied (60%), Millner runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
- For buyers
- Alawa is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Alawa offers the higher gross rental yield (3.12% vs 3.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Alawa edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 980). Alawa also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Millner vs Alawa: common questions
Is Millner or Alawa cheaper to buy in?
Alawa has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 3% below Millner ($595,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Millner or Alawa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alawa scores 985 vs 980 in Millner. 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, Millner or Alawa?
Millner scores 48/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Millner or Alawa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.12% in Alawa vs 3.02% in Millner. 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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