Berkeley Vale vs Killarney Vale
Killarney Vale (median $910,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Berkeley Vale ($952,500). Over the past year, Berkeley Vale (+7.1%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Killarney Vale (+1.1%) on house-price growth.
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Berkeley Vale and Killarney Vale side by side
| Measure | Berkeley Vale | Killarney Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $952,500 | $910,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.1% | +1.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,951 | 7,491 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1177 mm | 1177 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.3°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
Killarney Vale scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killarney Vale (1011) sits above Berkeley Vale (984).
- For buyers
- Killarney Vale is the lower entry point at $910,000 median, 4% 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: Killarney Vale delivers the better gross yield (3.89% vs 3.71%), but Berkeley Vale 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
- Killarney Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 984).
Berkeley Vale vs Killarney Vale: common questions
Is Berkeley Vale or Killarney Vale cheaper to buy in?
Killarney Vale has the lower median house price at $910,000, roughly 4% below Berkeley Vale ($952,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berkeley Vale or Killarney Vale?
Over the past 12 months, Berkeley Vale grew +7.1% vs +1.1% in Killarney Vale, a gap of 6.0 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 Vale or Killarney Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killarney Vale scores 1011 vs 984 in Berkeley Vale. 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 Vale or Killarney Vale?
Killarney Vale scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 Vale or Killarney Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.89% in Killarney Vale vs 3.71% in Berkeley Vale. 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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