Clemton Park vs Kingsgrove.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,800,000 and $1,830,000. Kingsgrove edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clemton Park (median $1,800,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Kingsgrove ($1,830,000). Over the past year, Kingsgrove (-2.9%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Clemton Park (-3.7%) on house-price growth.
Kingsgrove scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kingsgrove (1053) sits above Clemton Park (1046).
For buyers
Clemton Park is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 2% 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: Clemton Park delivers the better gross yield (2.89% vs 2.78%), but Kingsgrove 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
Kingsgrove edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1046).
Common questions
Is Clemton Park or Kingsgrove cheaper to buy in?
Clemton Park has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 2% below Kingsgrove ($1,830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clemton Park or Kingsgrove?
Over the past 12 months, Kingsgrove grew -2.9% vs -3.7% in Clemton Park, 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 Clemton Park or Kingsgrove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kingsgrove scores 1053 vs 1046 in Clemton Park. 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, Clemton Park or Kingsgrove?
Kingsgrove scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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, Clemton Park or Kingsgrove?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.89% in Clemton Park vs 2.78% in Kingsgrove. 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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