Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yirrkala vs Nhulunbuy.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Nhulunbuy edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nhulunbuy (968) sits above Yirrkala (632).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Nhulunbuy edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 632).

Common questionsYirrkala vs Nhulunbuy

Common questions

Does Yirrkala or Nhulunbuy have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nhulunbuy scores 968 vs 632 in Yirrkala. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Yirrkala
Metric
Nhulunbuy

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$95/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$95/wk
$83/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$120/wk
2.0%
Owner occupied
6.0%
83.0%
Renter occupied
60.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
10
Transit score
0
Bike score
15
657
Population
3,350
32
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
632
Avg ICSEA
968

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).