Mount Duneed vs Charlemont.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $710,000 and $651,000.
Charlemont (median $651,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mount Duneed ($710,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Duneed (1047) sits above Charlemont (1022).
For buyers
Charlemont is the lower entry point at $651,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Charlemont offers the higher gross rental yield (3.39% vs 3.11%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Mount Duneed edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1022).
Common questions
Is Mount Duneed or Charlemont cheaper to buy in?
Charlemont has the lower median house price at $651,000, roughly 9% below Mount Duneed ($710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Duneed or Charlemont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Duneed scores 1047 vs 1022 in Charlemont. 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, Mount Duneed or Charlemont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.39% in Charlemont vs 3.11% in Mount Duneed. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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