Dolphin Point vs Kings Point
Kings Point (median $810,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Dolphin Point ($1,257,500). Over the past year, Kings Point (+14.9%) ran 5.5 percentage points ahead of Dolphin Point (+9.4%) on house-price growth.
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Dolphin Point and Kings Point side by side
| Measure | Dolphin Point | Kings Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,257,500 | $810,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.4% | +14.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 100 |
| Population | 354 | 609 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1130 mm | 1128 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.1°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 Kings Point (990) sits above Dolphin Point (976).
- For buyers
- Kings Point is the lower entry point at $810,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kings Point carries both higher gross yield (3.85% vs 2.48%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Kings Point edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 976).
Dolphin Point vs Kings Point: common questions
Is Dolphin Point or Kings Point cheaper to buy in?
Kings Point has the lower median house price at $810,000, roughly 36% below Dolphin Point ($1,257,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dolphin Point or Kings Point?
Over the past 12 months, Kings Point grew +14.9% vs +9.4% in Dolphin Point, a gap of 5.5 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 Dolphin Point or Kings Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kings Point scores 990 vs 976 in Dolphin 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, Dolphin Point or Kings Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.85% in Kings Point vs 2.48% in Dolphin Point. 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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