Urunga vs Raleigh.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $889,000 and $747,500. Raleigh edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Raleigh (median $747,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Urunga ($889,000). Over the past year, Urunga (+11.1%) ran 11.1 percentage points ahead of Raleigh (0%) on house-price growth.
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, 19% 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: Raleigh delivers the better gross yield (2.57% vs 1.99%), but Urunga 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
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.
Common questions
Is Urunga or Raleigh cheaper to buy in?
Raleigh has the lower median house price at $747,500, roughly 19% below Urunga ($889,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Urunga or Raleigh?
Over the past 12 months, Urunga grew +11.1% vs 0% in Raleigh, a gap of 11.1 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 Urunga or Raleigh 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, Urunga or Raleigh?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.57% in Raleigh vs 1.99% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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