Bexley vs Kogarah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,787,000 and $1,890,000. Bexley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bexley (median $1,787,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Kogarah ($1,890,000). Over the past year, Bexley (+3.3%) ran 3.3 percentage points ahead of Kogarah (0%) on house-price growth.
Kogarah scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bexley (1069) sits above Kogarah (1068). Bexley skews owner-occupied (71%), Kogarah runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
Bexley is the lower entry point at $1,787,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bexley carries both higher gross yield (2.76% vs 2.48%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Bexley edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1068). Bexley also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Bexley or Kogarah cheaper to buy in?
Bexley has the lower median house price at $1,787,000, roughly 5% below Kogarah ($1,890,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bexley or Kogarah?
Over the past 12 months, Bexley grew +3.3% vs 0% in Kogarah, a gap of 3.3 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 Bexley or Kogarah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bexley scores 1069 vs 1068 in Kogarah. 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, Bexley or Kogarah?
Kogarah scores 100/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Bexley or Kogarah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Bexley vs 2.48% in Kogarah. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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