Carina vs Cannon Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,115,000 and $1,410,500. Cannon Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Carina (median $1,115,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Cannon Hill ($1,410,500).
Cannon Hill scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cannon Hill (1094) sits above Carina (1083).
For buyers
Carina is the lower entry point at $1,115,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Carina offers the higher gross rental yield (3.36% vs 2.69%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Cannon Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1083).
Common questions
Is Carina or Cannon Hill cheaper to buy in?
Carina has the lower median house price at $1,115,000, roughly 21% below Cannon Hill ($1,410,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carina or Cannon Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cannon Hill scores 1094 vs 1083 in Carina. 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, Carina or Cannon Hill?
Cannon Hill scores 68/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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, Carina or Cannon Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.36% in Carina vs 2.69% in Cannon Hill. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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