East Kurrajong vs Freemans Reach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,800,000 and $1,047,500. East Kurrajong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Freemans Reach (median $1,047,500) is roughly 72% cheaper to buy into than East Kurrajong ($1,800,000). Over the past year, East Kurrajong (+3.8%) ran 23.5 percentage points ahead of Freemans Reach (-19.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Kurrajong (996) sits above Freemans Reach (987). East Kurrajong skews owner-occupied (92%), Freemans Reach runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
For buyers
Freemans Reach is the lower entry point at $1,047,500 median, 72% 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: Freemans Reach delivers the better gross yield (3.57% vs 2.14%), but East Kurrajong 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 Kurrajong edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 987). East Kurrajong also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach cheaper to buy in?
Freemans Reach has the lower median house price at $1,047,500, roughly 72% below East Kurrajong ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach?
Over the past 12 months, East Kurrajong grew +3.8% vs -19.7% in Freemans Reach, a gap of 23.5 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 East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Kurrajong scores 996 vs 987 in Freemans Reach. 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, East Kurrajong or Freemans Reach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.57% in Freemans Reach vs 2.14% in East Kurrajong. 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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