Church Point vs Terrey Hills
Terrey Hills (median $2,307,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Church Point ($3,862,500). Over the past year, Church Point (+25%) ran 30.6 percentage points ahead of Terrey Hills (-5.6%) on house-price growth.
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Church Point and Terrey Hills side by side
| Measure | Church Point | Terrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,862,500 | $2,307,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $506,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +25.0% | -5.6% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1095 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 48 |
| Transit score | – | 20 |
| Bike score | – | 5 |
| Population | 1,066 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 54 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1171 mm | 1188 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 27.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Terrey Hills (1099) sits above Church Point (1095).
- For buyers
- Terrey Hills is the lower entry point at $2,307,000 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Church Point has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Terrey Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1095).
Church Point vs Terrey Hills: common questions
Is Church Point or Terrey Hills cheaper to buy in?
Terrey Hills has the lower median house price at $2,307,000, roughly 40% below Church Point ($3,862,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Church Point or Terrey Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Church Point grew +25% vs -5.6% in Terrey Hills, a gap of 30.6 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 Church Point or Terrey Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Terrey Hills scores 1099 vs 1095 in Church Point. 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.
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