Carey Bay vs Toronto.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,068,500 and $786,000. Carey Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Toronto (median $786,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Carey Bay ($1,068,500). Over the past year, Carey Bay (+7.4%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Toronto (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carey Bay (997) sits above Toronto (986). Carey Bay skews owner-occupied (71%), Toronto runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
Toronto is the lower entry point at $786,000 median, 36% 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: Toronto delivers the better gross yield (4.37% vs 3.21%), but Carey Bay 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
Carey Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 986).
Common questions
Is Carey Bay or Toronto cheaper to buy in?
Toronto has the lower median house price at $786,000, roughly 36% below Carey Bay ($1,068,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Carey Bay or Toronto?
Over the past 12 months, Carey Bay grew +7.4% vs +1.4% in Toronto, a gap of 6.0 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 Carey Bay or Toronto have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carey Bay scores 997 vs 986 in Toronto. 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, Carey Bay or Toronto?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.37% in Toronto vs 3.21% in Carey Bay. 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
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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