Modanville vs Dunoon.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $970,500 and $885,000. Modanville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dunoon (median $885,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Modanville ($970,500). Over the past year, Modanville (+22.1%) ran 22.1 percentage points ahead of Dunoon (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Modanville (1016) sits above Dunoon (1009).
For buyers
Dunoon is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Dunoon delivers the better gross yield (3.64% vs 3.32%), but Modanville has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Modanville edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1009).
Common questions
Is Modanville or Dunoon cheaper to buy in?
Dunoon has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 10% below Modanville ($970,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Modanville or Dunoon?
Over the past 12 months, Modanville grew +22.1% vs 0% in Dunoon, a gap of 22.1 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 Modanville or Dunoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Modanville scores 1016 vs 1009 in Dunoon. 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, Modanville or Dunoon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.64% in Dunoon vs 3.32% in Modanville. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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