Unanderra vs Farmborough Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $879,000 and $1,006,500. Unanderra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Unanderra (median $879,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Farmborough Heights ($1,006,500). Over the past year, Farmborough Heights (+8.2%) ran 4.5 percentage points ahead of Unanderra (+3.7%) on house-price growth.
Unanderra scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Unanderra (1019) sits above Farmborough Heights (999). Farmborough Heights skews owner-occupied (86%), Unanderra runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Unanderra is the lower entry point at $879,000 median, 13% 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: Unanderra delivers the better gross yield (4.44% vs 3.87%), but Farmborough Heights 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
Unanderra edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 999). Farmborough Heights also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Unanderra or Farmborough Heights cheaper to buy in?
Unanderra has the lower median house price at $879,000, roughly 13% below Farmborough Heights ($1,006,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Unanderra or Farmborough Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Farmborough Heights grew +8.2% vs +3.7% in Unanderra, a gap of 4.5 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.
Does Unanderra or Farmborough Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Unanderra scores 1019 vs 999 in Farmborough Heights. 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, Unanderra or Farmborough Heights?
Unanderra scores 6/100 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, Unanderra or Farmborough Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.44% in Unanderra vs 3.87% in Farmborough Heights. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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