Clovass vs Mckees Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $775,000 and $1,575,000.
Clovass (median $775,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Mckees Hill ($1,575,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mckees Hill (956) sits above Clovass (946).
For buyers
Clovass is the lower entry point at $775,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clovass offers the higher gross rental yield (2.08% vs 1.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Mckees Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 946).
Common questions
Is Clovass or Mckees Hill cheaper to buy in?
Clovass has the lower median house price at $775,000, roughly 51% below Mckees Hill ($1,575,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clovass or Mckees Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mckees Hill scores 956 vs 946 in Clovass. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Clovass or Mckees Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.08% in Clovass vs 1.02% in Mckees Hill. 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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