Davidson vs East Killara.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,411,500 and $3,900,000. East Killara edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Davidson (median $2,411,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than East Killara ($3,900,000). Over the past year, East Killara (+14.1%) ran 6.9 percentage points ahead of Davidson (+7.2%) on house-price growth.
East Killara scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Killara (1142) sits above Davidson (1126).
For buyers
Davidson is the lower entry point at $2,411,500 median, 38% 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: Davidson delivers the better gross yield (1.94% vs 0.87%), but East Killara 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
East Killara edges out on average school ICSEA (1142 vs 1126).
Common questions
Is Davidson or East Killara cheaper to buy in?
Davidson has the lower median house price at $2,411,500, roughly 38% below East Killara ($3,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Davidson or East Killara?
Over the past 12 months, East Killara grew +14.1% vs +7.2% in Davidson, a gap of 6.9 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 Davidson or East Killara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Killara scores 1142 vs 1126 in Davidson. 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, Davidson or East Killara?
East Killara scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Davidson or East Killara?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.94% in Davidson vs 0.87% in East Killara. 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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