Urunga vs Valla Beach
Urunga (median $889,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Valla Beach ($920,000). Over the past year, Urunga (+11.1%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of Valla Beach (+4.8%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Urunga | Valla Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $889,000 | $920,000 |
| Median unit | $489,000 | $236,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | +4.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $555/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $365/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,185 | 1,455 |
| Median age | 55 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1471 mm | 1416 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.5°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
Valla Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Urunga (1027) sits above Valla Beach (931). Valla Beach skews owner-occupied (81%), Urunga runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Urunga is the lower entry point at $889,000 median, 3% 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: Valla Beach delivers the better gross yield (3.28% vs 3.25%), 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
- Urunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 931).
Urunga vs Valla Beach: common questions
Is Urunga or Valla Beach cheaper to buy in?
Urunga has the lower median house price at $889,000, roughly 3% below Valla Beach ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Urunga or Valla Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Urunga grew +11.1% vs +4.8% in Valla Beach, a gap of 6.3 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 Valla Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Urunga scores 1027 vs 931 in Valla Beach. 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, Urunga or Valla Beach?
Valla Beach scores 12/100 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, Urunga or Valla Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.28% in Valla Beach vs 3.25% 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.
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