Numulgi vs Dunoon.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,250,000 and $885,000.
Dunoon (median $885,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Numulgi ($1,250,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Numulgi (1030) sits above Dunoon (1009).
For buyers
Dunoon is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dunoon offers the higher gross rental yield (1.82% vs 1.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Numulgi edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1009).
Common questions
Is Numulgi or Dunoon cheaper to buy in?
Dunoon has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 41% below Numulgi ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Numulgi or Dunoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Numulgi scores 1030 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, Numulgi or Dunoon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.82% in Dunoon vs 1.29% in Numulgi. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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