Copmanhurst vs Upper Copmanhurst.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $415,000 and $400,000. Upper Copmanhurst edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Upper Copmanhurst (median $400,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Copmanhurst ($415,000). Over the past year, Upper Copmanhurst (0%) ran 17.0 percentage points ahead of Copmanhurst (-17%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Copmanhurst (931) sits above Upper Copmanhurst (916). Upper Copmanhurst skews owner-occupied (98%), Copmanhurst runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
For buyers
Upper Copmanhurst is the lower entry point at $400,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Upper Copmanhurst carries both higher gross yield (3.90% vs 3.76%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Copmanhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 916).
Common questions
Is Copmanhurst or Upper Copmanhurst cheaper to buy in?
Upper Copmanhurst has the lower median house price at $400,000, roughly 4% below Copmanhurst ($415,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Copmanhurst or Upper Copmanhurst?
Over the past 12 months, Upper Copmanhurst grew 0% vs -17% in Copmanhurst, a gap of 17.0 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 Copmanhurst or Upper Copmanhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Copmanhurst scores 931 vs 916 in Upper Copmanhurst. 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, Copmanhurst or Upper Copmanhurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.90% in Upper Copmanhurst vs 3.76% in Copmanhurst. 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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