Raleigh vs Urunga
Raleigh (median $747,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Urunga ($889,000).
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| Measure | Raleigh | Urunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $747,500 | $889,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $489,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +11.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $555/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 681 | 3,185 |
| Median age | 49 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1593 mm | 1471 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.4°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 Raleigh (1029) sits above Urunga (1027).
- For buyers
- Raleigh is the lower entry point at $747,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Raleigh offers the higher gross rental yield (4.49% vs 3.25%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Raleigh edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1027). Raleigh also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Raleigh vs Urunga: common questions
Is Raleigh or Urunga cheaper to buy in?
Raleigh has the lower median house price at $747,500, roughly 16% below Urunga ($889,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Raleigh or Urunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raleigh scores 1029 vs 1027 in Urunga. 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, Raleigh or Urunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Raleigh vs 3.25% in Urunga. 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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