Carnes Hill vs Prestons
Prestons (median $1,222,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Carnes Hill ($1,432,000).
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Carnes Hill and Prestons side by side
| Measure | Carnes Hill | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,432,000 | $1,222,000 |
| Median unit | $377,280 | $837,500 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | +11.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $815/wk | $740/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 80 | 22 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,332 | 15,694 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
Carnes Hill scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carnes Hill (1017) sits above Prestons (981).
- For buyers
- Prestons is the lower entry point at $1,222,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Prestons offers the higher gross rental yield (3.15% vs 2.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Carnes Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 981).
Carnes Hill vs Prestons: common questions
Is Carnes Hill or Prestons cheaper to buy in?
Prestons has the lower median house price at $1,222,000, roughly 15% below Carnes Hill ($1,432,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carnes Hill or Prestons have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carnes Hill scores 1017 vs 981 in Prestons. 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, Carnes Hill or Prestons?
Carnes Hill scores 80/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Carnes Hill or Prestons?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.15% in Prestons vs 2.96% in Carnes 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.
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