Black Range vs Kanoona.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $985,000 and $876,000. Black Range edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kanoona (median $876,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Black Range ($985,000). Over the past year, Black Range (0%) ran 17.7 percentage points ahead of Kanoona (-17.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Range (1002) sits above Kanoona (1001).
For buyers
Kanoona is the lower entry point at $876,000 median, 12% 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: Kanoona delivers the better gross yield (1.78% vs 1.58%), but Black Range 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
Black Range edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 1001).
Common questions
Is Black Range or Kanoona cheaper to buy in?
Kanoona has the lower median house price at $876,000, roughly 12% below Black Range ($985,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Black Range or Kanoona?
Over the past 12 months, Black Range grew 0% vs -17.7% in Kanoona, a gap of 17.7 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 Black Range or Kanoona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Range scores 1002 vs 1001 in Kanoona. 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, Black Range or Kanoona?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.78% in Kanoona vs 1.58% in Black Range. 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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