Clarence Gardens vs Cumberland Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,486,327 and $1,773,750. Cumberland Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clarence Gardens (median $1,486,327) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Cumberland Park ($1,773,750). Over the past year, Cumberland Park (+40.5%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Clarence Gardens (+35.4%) on house-price growth.
Cumberland Park scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cumberland Park (1105) sits above Clarence Gardens (1078).
For buyers
Clarence Gardens is the lower entry point at $1,486,327 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Clarence Gardens delivers the better gross yield (2.24% vs 1.95%), but Cumberland Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Cumberland Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1078).
Common questions
Is Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park cheaper to buy in?
Clarence Gardens has the lower median house price at $1,486,327, roughly 16% below Cumberland Park ($1,773,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park?
Over the past 12 months, Cumberland Park grew +40.5% vs +35.4% in Clarence Gardens, a gap of 5.1 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 Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cumberland Park scores 1105 vs 1078 in Clarence Gardens. 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, Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park?
Cumberland Park scores 60/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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, Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.24% in Clarence Gardens vs 1.95% in Cumberland Park. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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