Uralba vs Pimlico.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,700,000 and $867,500. Uralba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Pimlico (median $867,500) is roughly 96% cheaper to buy into than Uralba ($1,700,000). Over the past year, Uralba (+17.2%) ran 35.4 percentage points ahead of Pimlico (-18.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Uralba (980) sits above Pimlico (971).
For buyers
Pimlico is the lower entry point at $867,500 median, 96% 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: Pimlico delivers the better gross yield (5.39% vs 2.29%), but Uralba 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
Uralba edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 971).
Common questions
Is Uralba or Pimlico cheaper to buy in?
Pimlico has the lower median house price at $867,500, roughly 96% below Uralba ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Uralba or Pimlico?
Over the past 12 months, Uralba grew +17.2% vs -18.2% in Pimlico, a gap of 35.4 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 Uralba or Pimlico have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Uralba scores 980 vs 971 in Pimlico. 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, Uralba or Pimlico?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.39% in Pimlico vs 2.29% in Uralba. 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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