Unanderra vs Figtree
Unanderra (median $879,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Figtree ($1,140,000). Over the past year, Unanderra (+3.7%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Figtree (+3.6%) on house-price growth.
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Unanderra and Figtree side by side
| Measure | Unanderra | Figtree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $879,000 | $1,140,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $352,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.7% | +3.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $790/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,476 | 12,335 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
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 Figtree (1048) sits above Unanderra (1019). Figtree skews owner-occupied (80%), Unanderra runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Unanderra is the lower entry point at $879,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Unanderra carries both higher gross yield (4.44% vs 3.60%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Figtree edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1019). Figtree also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Unanderra vs Figtree: common questions
Is Unanderra or Figtree cheaper to buy in?
Unanderra has the lower median house price at $879,000, roughly 23% below Figtree ($1,140,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Unanderra or Figtree?
Over the past 12 months, Unanderra grew +3.7% vs +3.6% in Figtree, a gap of 0.1 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 Figtree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Figtree scores 1048 vs 1019 in Unanderra. 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 Figtree?
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 Figtree?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.44% in Unanderra vs 3.60% in Figtree. 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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