Asquith vs Mount Kuring-Gai
Mount Kuring-Gai (median $1,570,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Asquith ($1,853,000). Over the past year, Asquith (+1.8%) ran 4.3 percentage points ahead of Mount Kuring-Gai (-2.5%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Asquith | Mount Kuring-Gai |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,853,000 | $1,570,000 |
| Median unit | $372,240 | $419,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.8% | -2.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $890/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1117 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 6 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 6,160 | 1,766 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1097 mm | 1074 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.7°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
Asquith scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Asquith (1117) sits above Mount Kuring-Gai (1106). Mount Kuring-Gai skews owner-occupied (85%), Asquith runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Mount Kuring-Gai is the lower entry point at $1,570,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Asquith has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Asquith edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1106).
Asquith vs Mount Kuring-Gai: common questions
Is Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai cheaper to buy in?
Mount Kuring-Gai has the lower median house price at $1,570,000, roughly 15% below Asquith ($1,853,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Over the past 12 months, Asquith grew +1.8% vs -2.5% in Mount Kuring-Gai, a gap of 4.3 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 Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Asquith scores 1117 vs 1106 in Mount Kuring-Gai. 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, Asquith or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Asquith scores 16/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
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