Quaama vs Brogo
Quaama (median $585,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Brogo ($750,000).
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Quaama and Brogo side by side
| Measure | Quaama | Brogo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $585,000 | $750,000 |
| Median unit | $225,360 | $225,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 291 | 581 |
| Median age | 53 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 921 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 26.5°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
Quaama scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quaama (990) sits above Brogo (975).
- For buyers
- Quaama is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Quaama offers the higher gross rental yield (4.89% vs 3.81%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Quaama edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 975).
Quaama vs Brogo: common questions
Is Quaama or Brogo cheaper to buy in?
Quaama has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 22% below Brogo ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Quaama or Brogo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quaama scores 990 vs 975 in Brogo. 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 is more walkable, Quaama or Brogo?
Quaama scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Quaama or Brogo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.89% in Quaama vs 3.81% in Brogo. 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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