Connells Point vs Kyle Bay
Connells Point (median $2,740,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Kyle Bay ($3,000,000). Over the past year, Kyle Bay (+12.6%) ran 13.5 percentage points ahead of Connells Point (-0.9%) on house-price growth.
Buying in Connells Point or Kyle Bay?
Selling in Connells Point? The free selling guide
Connells Point and Kyle Bay side by side
| Measure | Connells Point | Kyle Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,740,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.9% | +12.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $975/wk | $975/wk |
| Unit rent | $760/wk | $760/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,884 | 1,039 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 986 mm | 986 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Connells Point scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Connells Point (1084) sits above Kyle Bay (1078).
- For buyers
- Connells Point is the lower entry point at $2,740,000 median, 9% 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: Connells Point delivers the better gross yield (1.85% vs 1.69%), but Kyle Bay 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
- Connells Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1078).
Connells Point vs Kyle Bay: common questions
Is Connells Point or Kyle Bay cheaper to buy in?
Connells Point has the lower median house price at $2,740,000, roughly 9% below Kyle Bay ($3,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Connells Point or Kyle Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Kyle Bay grew +12.6% vs -0.9% in Connells Point, a gap of 13.5 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 Connells Point or Kyle Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Connells Point scores 1084 vs 1078 in Kyle Bay. 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, Connells Point or Kyle Bay?
Connells Point scores 28/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Connells Point or Kyle Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.85% in Connells Point vs 1.69% in Kyle Bay. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Connells Point with
Choosing between Connells Point and Kyle Bay?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.