Davidson vs East Killara
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.
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Davidson and East Killara side by side
| Measure | Davidson | East Killara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,411,500 | $3,900,000 |
| Median unit | $528,480 | $549,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.2% | +14.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1600/wk | $1500/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $790/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1142 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 5 |
| Population | 2,725 | 2,895 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1227 mm | 1227 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
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 (3.45% vs 2.00%), 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).
Davidson vs East Killara: 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 3.45% in Davidson vs 2.00% 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.
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