Blaxlands Ridge vs East Kurrajong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,470,000 and $1,800,000. East Kurrajong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Blaxlands Ridge (median $1,470,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than East Kurrajong ($1,800,000). Over the past year, East Kurrajong (+3.8%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Blaxlands Ridge (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Kurrajong (996) sits above Blaxlands Ridge (965).
For buyers
Blaxlands Ridge is the lower entry point at $1,470,000 median, 18% 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: Blaxlands Ridge delivers the better gross yield (2.62% vs 2.14%), but East Kurrajong 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
East Kurrajong edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 965).
Common questions
Is Blaxlands Ridge or East Kurrajong cheaper to buy in?
Blaxlands Ridge has the lower median house price at $1,470,000, roughly 18% below East Kurrajong ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blaxlands Ridge or East Kurrajong?
Over the past 12 months, East Kurrajong grew +3.8% vs +1.4% in Blaxlands Ridge, a gap of 2.4 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 Blaxlands Ridge or East Kurrajong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Kurrajong scores 996 vs 965 in Blaxlands Ridge. 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, Blaxlands Ridge or East Kurrajong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Blaxlands Ridge vs 2.14% in East Kurrajong. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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