Clarence vs Capertee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,080,000 and $481,000. Capertee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Capertee (median $481,000) is roughly 125% cheaper to buy into than Clarence ($1,080,000).
Capertee scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capertee (919) sits above Clarence (887). Clarence skews owner-occupied (93%), Capertee runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
For buyers
Capertee is the lower entry point at $481,000 median, 125% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Capertee offers the higher gross rental yield (2.49% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Capertee edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 887). Clarence also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Clarence or Capertee cheaper to buy in?
Capertee has the lower median house price at $481,000, roughly 125% below Clarence ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clarence or Capertee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capertee scores 919 vs 887 in Clarence. 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 or Capertee?
Capertee scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 or Capertee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Capertee vs 1.30% in Clarence. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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