Dawes Point vs Kirribilli
Dawes Point (median $3,700,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Kirribilli ($4,850,000).
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Dawes Point and Kirribilli side by side
| Measure | Dawes Point | Kirribilli |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,700,000 | $4,850,000 |
| Median unit | $443,520 | $475,200 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1250/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $1150/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 34.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 63.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1122 | 1155 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 385 | 3,629 |
| Median age | 55 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1139 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirribilli (1155) sits above Dawes Point (1122). Dawes Point skews owner-occupied (61%), Kirribilli runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
- For buyers
- Dawes Point is the lower entry point at $3,700,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dawes Point offers the higher gross rental yield (1.76% vs 0.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kirribilli edges out on average school ICSEA (1155 vs 1122). Dawes Point also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dawes Point vs Kirribilli: common questions
Is Dawes Point or Kirribilli cheaper to buy in?
Dawes Point has the lower median house price at $3,700,000, roughly 24% below Kirribilli ($4,850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dawes Point or Kirribilli have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirribilli scores 1155 vs 1122 in Dawes Point. 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, Dawes Point or Kirribilli?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.76% in Dawes Point vs 0.96% in Kirribilli. 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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