Arcadia vs Kenthurst
Kenthurst (median $3,062,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Arcadia ($3,225,000). Over the past year, Kenthurst (-0.4%) ran 20.9 percentage points ahead of Arcadia (-21.3%) on house-price growth.
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Arcadia and Kenthurst side by side
| Measure | Arcadia | Kenthurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,225,000 | $3,062,500 |
| Median unit | $446,400 | $506,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | -21.3% | -0.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $1125/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1090 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,475 | 5,313 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 936 mm | 894 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.8°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 Kenthurst (1090) sits above Arcadia (1084).
- For buyers
- Kenthurst is the lower entry point at $3,062,500 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kenthurst carries both higher gross yield (1.91% vs 1.42%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Kenthurst edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1084).
Arcadia vs Kenthurst: common questions
Is Arcadia or Kenthurst cheaper to buy in?
Kenthurst has the lower median house price at $3,062,500, roughly 5% below Arcadia ($3,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Arcadia or Kenthurst?
Over the past 12 months, Kenthurst grew -0.4% vs -21.3% in Arcadia, a gap of 20.9 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 Arcadia or Kenthurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kenthurst scores 1090 vs 1084 in Arcadia. 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, Arcadia or Kenthurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.91% in Kenthurst vs 1.42% in Arcadia. 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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