Upper Orara vs Ulong
Ulong (median $597,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Upper Orara ($970,000).
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Upper Orara and Ulong side by side
| Measure | Upper Orara | Ulong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $970,000 | $597,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 863 | 215 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1822 mm | 1767 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 25.4°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 Upper Orara (981) sits above Ulong (940).
- For buyers
- Ulong is the lower entry point at $597,500 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ulong offers the higher gross rental yield (5.92% vs 3.65%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Upper Orara edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 940). Upper Orara also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Orara vs Ulong: common questions
Is Upper Orara or Ulong cheaper to buy in?
Ulong has the lower median house price at $597,500, roughly 38% below Upper Orara ($970,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Upper Orara or Ulong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Orara scores 981 vs 940 in Ulong. 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, Upper Orara or Ulong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.92% in Ulong vs 3.65% in Upper Orara. 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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