Carss Park vs Kyle Bay
Carss Park (median $2,525,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Kyle Bay ($3,000,000). Over the past year, Carss Park (+23.6%) ran 11.0 percentage points ahead of Kyle Bay (+12.6%) on house-price growth.
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Carss Park and Kyle Bay side by side
| Measure | Carss Park | Kyle Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,525,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.6% | +12.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $975/wk | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | $760/wk | $760/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,265 | 1,039 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| 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
Carss Park scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carss Park (1079) sits above Kyle Bay (1078). Kyle Bay skews owner-occupied (91%), Carss Park runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
- For buyers
- Carss Park is the lower entry point at $2,525,000 median, 16% 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 1.69%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Carss Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1078). Kyle Bay also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carss Park vs Kyle Bay: common questions
Is Carss Park or Kyle Bay cheaper to buy in?
Carss Park has the lower median house price at $2,525,000, roughly 16% below Kyle Bay ($3,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Carss Park or Kyle Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Carss Park grew +23.6% vs +12.6% in Kyle Bay, a gap of 11.0 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 Carss Park or Kyle Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carss Park scores 1079 vs 1078 in Kyle Bay. 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 Kyle Bay?
Carss Park scores 14/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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 Kyle Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.01% in Carss Park vs 1.69% in Kyle 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.
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