West Haven vs Dunbogan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $745,000 and $860,000. Dunbogan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Haven (median $745,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Dunbogan ($860,000). Over the past year, Dunbogan (+7.5%) ran 18.3 percentage points ahead of West Haven (-10.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunbogan (990) sits above West Haven (975). Dunbogan skews owner-occupied (83%), West Haven runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
For buyers
West Haven is the lower entry point at $745,000 median, 13% 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: West Haven delivers the better gross yield (4.35% vs 3.77%), but Dunbogan 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
Dunbogan edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 975).
Common questions
Is West Haven or Dunbogan cheaper to buy in?
West Haven has the lower median house price at $745,000, roughly 13% below Dunbogan ($860,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Haven or Dunbogan?
Over the past 12 months, Dunbogan grew +7.5% vs -10.8% in West Haven, a gap of 18.3 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 West Haven or Dunbogan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunbogan scores 990 vs 975 in West Haven. 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, West Haven or Dunbogan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.35% in West Haven vs 3.77% in Dunbogan. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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