Neath vs Nulkaba
Neath (median $615,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Nulkaba ($1,050,000).
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Neath and Nulkaba side by side
| Measure | Neath | Nulkaba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $615,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $535/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 430 | 715 |
| Median age | 55 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 755 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.7°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 Neath (921) sits above Nulkaba (919).
- For buyers
- Neath is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Neath offers the higher gross rental yield (4.52% vs 2.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Neath edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 919). Nulkaba also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Neath vs Nulkaba: common questions
Is Neath or Nulkaba cheaper to buy in?
Neath has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 41% below Nulkaba ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Neath or Nulkaba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Neath scores 921 vs 919 in Nulkaba. 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, Neath or Nulkaba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.52% in Neath vs 2.92% in Nulkaba. 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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