Carss Park vs Connells Point
Carss Park (median $2,525,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Connells Point ($2,740,000). Over the past year, Carss Park (+23.6%) ran 24.5 percentage points ahead of Connells Point (-0.9%) on house-price growth.
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Carss Park and Connells Point side by side
| Measure | Carss Park | Connells Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,525,000 | $2,740,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.6% | -0.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $975/wk | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | $760/wk | $760/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1084 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,265 | 2,884 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 986 mm | 986 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
Connells Point scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Connells Point (1084) sits above Carss Park (1079).
- For buyers
- Carss Park is the lower entry point at $2,525,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Carss Park carries both higher gross yield (2.01% vs 1.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Connells Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1079).
Carss Park vs Connells Point: common questions
Is Carss Park or Connells Point cheaper to buy in?
Carss Park has the lower median house price at $2,525,000, roughly 8% below Connells Point ($2,740,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Carss Park or Connells Point?
Over the past 12 months, Carss Park grew +23.6% vs -0.9% in Connells Point, a gap of 24.5 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 Carss Park or Connells Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Connells Point scores 1084 vs 1079 in Carss Park. 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, Carss Park or Connells Point?
Connells Point scores 28/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Carss Park or Connells Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.01% in Carss Park vs 1.85% in Connells 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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