Claymore vs Kearns.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $685,000 and $970,000.
Claymore (median $685,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Kearns ($970,000). Over the past year, Kearns (+5.3%) ran 5.3 percentage points ahead of Claymore (0%) on house-price growth.
Claymore 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 Kearns (997) sits above Claymore (984). Kearns skews owner-occupied (83%), Claymore runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
For buyers
Claymore is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 29% 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: Claymore delivers the better gross yield (5.66% vs 3.48%), but Kearns 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
Kearns edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 984).
Common questions
Is Claymore or Kearns cheaper to buy in?
Claymore has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 29% below Kearns ($970,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Claymore or Kearns?
Over the past 12 months, Kearns grew +5.3% vs 0% in Claymore, a gap of 5.3 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 Claymore or Kearns have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearns scores 997 vs 984 in Claymore. 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, Claymore or Kearns?
Claymore 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, Claymore or Kearns?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.66% in Claymore vs 3.48% in Kearns. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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