Breakfast Point vs Cabarita
Cabarita (median $4,000,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Breakfast Point ($4,380,000). Over the past year, Cabarita (+21.7%) ran 3.3 percentage points ahead of Breakfast Point (+18.4%) on house-price growth.
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Breakfast Point and Cabarita side by side
| Measure | Breakfast Point | Cabarita |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,380,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.4% | +21.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1195/wk | $1195/wk |
| Unit rent | $805/wk | $805/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1105 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 8 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,678 | 1,933 |
| Median age | 47 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 981 mm | 981 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°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
Cabarita scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cabarita (1105) sits above Breakfast Point (1099). Cabarita skews owner-occupied (80%), Breakfast Point runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Cabarita is the lower entry point at $4,000,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Cabarita carries both higher gross yield (1.55% vs 1.42%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Cabarita edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1099). Cabarita also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Breakfast Point vs Cabarita: common questions
Is Breakfast Point or Cabarita cheaper to buy in?
Cabarita has the lower median house price at $4,000,000, roughly 9% below Breakfast Point ($4,380,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Breakfast Point or Cabarita?
Over the past 12 months, Cabarita grew +21.7% vs +18.4% in Breakfast Point, 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 Breakfast Point or Cabarita have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cabarita scores 1105 vs 1099 in Breakfast Point. 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, Breakfast Point or Cabarita?
Cabarita scores 8/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Breakfast Point or Cabarita?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.55% in Cabarita vs 1.42% in Breakfast Point. 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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