Cumberland Park vs Clarence Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,490,000 and $1,450,500. Clarence Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Clarence Park (median $1,450,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Cumberland Park ($1,490,000). Over the past year, Cumberland Park (+13.3%) ran 19.1 percentage points ahead of Clarence Park (-5.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarence Park (1116) sits above Cumberland Park (1105).
For buyers
Clarence Park is the lower entry point at $1,450,500 median, 3% 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: Clarence Park delivers the better gross yield (2.29% vs 2.15%), but Cumberland Park 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
Clarence Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1105).
Common questions
Is Cumberland Park or Clarence Park cheaper to buy in?
Clarence Park has the lower median house price at $1,450,500, roughly 3% below Cumberland Park ($1,490,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cumberland Park or Clarence Park?
Over the past 12 months, Cumberland Park grew +13.3% vs -5.8% in Clarence Park, a gap of 19.1 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 Cumberland Park or Clarence Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarence Park scores 1116 vs 1105 in Cumberland 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Cumberland Park or Clarence Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.29% in Clarence Park vs 2.15% in Cumberland Park. 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).
Compare Cumberland Park against another suburb