Berkeley vs Kanahooka
Berkeley (median $810,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Kanahooka ($893,700). Over the past year, Berkeley (+3.8%) ran 1.1 percentage points ahead of Kanahooka (+2.7%) on house-price growth.
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Berkeley and Kanahooka side by side
| Measure | Berkeley | Kanahooka |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $810,000 | $893,700 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.8% | +2.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,798 | 5,698 |
| Median age | 40 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1034 mm | 1035 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.6°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
Berkeley scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kanahooka (968) sits above Berkeley (965). Kanahooka skews owner-occupied (84%), Berkeley runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Berkeley is the lower entry point at $810,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Berkeley carries both higher gross yield (4.17% vs 4.07%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Kanahooka edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 965).
Berkeley vs Kanahooka: common questions
Is Berkeley or Kanahooka cheaper to buy in?
Berkeley has the lower median house price at $810,000, roughly 9% below Kanahooka ($893,700). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berkeley or Kanahooka?
Over the past 12 months, Berkeley grew +3.8% vs +2.7% in Kanahooka, a gap of 1.1 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 Berkeley or Kanahooka have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kanahooka scores 968 vs 965 in Berkeley. 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, Berkeley or Kanahooka?
Berkeley scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Berkeley or Kanahooka?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.17% in Berkeley vs 4.07% in Kanahooka. 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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