Barnsley vs Killingworth.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $755,000 and $865,000. Barnsley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Barnsley (median $755,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Killingworth ($865,000). Over the past year, Killingworth (+2.7%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Barnsley (-1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barnsley (967) sits above Killingworth (958).
For buyers
Barnsley is the lower entry point at $755,000 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: Barnsley delivers the better gross yield (4.72% vs 4.12%), but Killingworth 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
Barnsley edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 958). Killingworth also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Barnsley or Killingworth cheaper to buy in?
Barnsley has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 13% below Killingworth ($865,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barnsley or Killingworth?
Over the past 12 months, Killingworth grew +2.7% vs -1% in Barnsley, a gap of 3.7 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 Barnsley or Killingworth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barnsley scores 967 vs 958 in Killingworth. 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, Barnsley or Killingworth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.72% in Barnsley vs 4.12% in Killingworth. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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