North Narooma vs Dalmeny
Dalmeny (median $835,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than North Narooma ($935,000). Over the past year, North Narooma (+18%) ran 5.7 percentage points ahead of Dalmeny (+12.3%) on house-price growth.
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North Narooma and Dalmeny side by side
| Measure | North Narooma | Dalmeny |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $935,000 | $835,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.0% | +12.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $553/wk | $553/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 50 |
| Population | 683 | 2,194 |
| Median age | 57 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 973 mm | 923 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.1°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
Dalmeny scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Dalmeny is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 11% 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: Dalmeny delivers the better gross yield (3.44% vs 3.08%), but North Narooma 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
- North Narooma has a heavier family-household mix (78% vs 67%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
North Narooma vs Dalmeny: common questions
Is North Narooma or Dalmeny cheaper to buy in?
Dalmeny has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 11% below North Narooma ($935,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Narooma or Dalmeny?
Over the past 12 months, North Narooma grew +18% vs +12.3% in Dalmeny, a gap of 5.7 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.
Which is more walkable, North Narooma or Dalmeny?
Dalmeny scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, North Narooma or Dalmeny?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.44% in Dalmeny vs 3.08% in North Narooma. 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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