Clarendon vs Kangarilla.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $880,000 and $1,075,775. Clarendon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clarendon (median $880,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Kangarilla ($1,075,775). Over the past year, Kangarilla (+0.8%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Clarendon (0%) on house-price growth.
Clarendon scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarendon (1046) sits above Kangarilla (1019).
For buyers
Clarendon is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 18% 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: Clarendon delivers the better gross yield (3.99% vs 2.90%), but Kangarilla 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
Clarendon edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1019).
Common questions
Is Clarendon or Kangarilla cheaper to buy in?
Clarendon has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 18% below Kangarilla ($1,075,775). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clarendon or Kangarilla?
Over the past 12 months, Kangarilla grew +0.8% vs 0% in Clarendon, a gap of 0.8 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 Clarendon or Kangarilla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarendon scores 1046 vs 1019 in Kangarilla. 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, Clarendon or Kangarilla?
Clarendon 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, Clarendon or Kangarilla?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.99% in Clarendon vs 2.90% in Kangarilla. 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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