Blakehurst vs Carss Park
Carss Park (median $2,525,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Blakehurst ($2,720,000). Over the past year, Carss Park (+23.6%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Blakehurst (+23.1%) on house-price growth.
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Blakehurst and Carss Park side by side
| Measure | Blakehurst | Carss Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,720,000 | $2,525,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.1% | +23.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $975/wk | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | $760/wk | $760/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,652 | 1,265 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 986 mm | 986 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blakehurst (1084) sits above Carss Park (1079).
- For buyers
- Carss Park is the lower entry point at $2,525,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Carss Park carries both higher gross yield (2.01% vs 1.86%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Blakehurst edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1079).
Blakehurst vs Carss Park: common questions
Is Blakehurst or Carss Park cheaper to buy in?
Carss Park has the lower median house price at $2,525,000, roughly 7% below Blakehurst ($2,720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blakehurst or Carss Park?
Over the past 12 months, Carss Park grew +23.6% vs +23.1% in Blakehurst, a gap of 0.5 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 Blakehurst or Carss Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blakehurst scores 1084 vs 1079 in Carss Park. 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, Blakehurst or Carss Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.01% in Carss Park vs 1.86% in Blakehurst. 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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