Abermain vs Kearsley
Abermain (median $672,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Kearsley ($730,000). Over the past year, Kearsley (+24.8%) ran 13.6 percentage points ahead of Abermain (+11.2%) on house-price growth.
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Abermain and Kearsley side by side
| Measure | Abermain | Kearsley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $672,500 | $730,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.2% | +24.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $535/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 922 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 0 |
| Population | 2,544 | 838 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 752 mm | 780 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.2°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearsley (922) sits above Abermain (921).
- For buyers
- Abermain is the lower entry point at $672,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kearsley carries both higher gross yield (4.20% vs 4.14%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Kearsley edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 921).
Abermain vs Kearsley: common questions
Is Abermain or Kearsley cheaper to buy in?
Abermain has the lower median house price at $672,500, roughly 8% below Kearsley ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Abermain or Kearsley?
Over the past 12 months, Kearsley grew +24.8% vs +11.2% in Abermain, a gap of 13.6 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 Abermain or Kearsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearsley scores 922 vs 921 in Abermain. 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, Abermain or Kearsley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.20% in Kearsley vs 4.14% in Abermain. 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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