Capertee vs Running Stream.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $481,000 and $1,650,000. Capertee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Capertee (median $481,000) is roughly 71% cheaper to buy into than Running Stream ($1,650,000). Over the past year, Capertee (0%) ran 14.3 percentage points ahead of Running Stream (-14.3%) on house-price growth.
Capertee scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capertee (919) sits above Running Stream (911). Capertee skews owner-occupied (83%), Running Stream runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
For buyers
Capertee is the lower entry point at $481,000 median, 71% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Capertee carries both higher gross yield (2.49% vs 1.13%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Capertee edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 911).
Common questions
Is Capertee or Running Stream cheaper to buy in?
Capertee has the lower median house price at $481,000, roughly 71% below Running Stream ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Capertee or Running Stream?
Over the past 12 months, Capertee grew 0% vs -14.3% in Running Stream, a gap of 14.3 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 Capertee or Running Stream have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capertee scores 919 vs 911 in Running Stream. 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, Capertee or Running Stream?
Capertee scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Capertee or Running Stream?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Capertee vs 1.13% in Running Stream. 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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