East Kurrajong vs The Slopes.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,800,000 and $1,571,500. The Slopes edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
The Slopes (median $1,571,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than East Kurrajong ($1,800,000). Over the past year, East Kurrajong (+3.8%) ran 18.9 percentage points ahead of The Slopes (-15.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Slopes (1004) sits above East Kurrajong (996).
For buyers
The Slopes is the lower entry point at $1,571,500 median, 15% 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: The Slopes delivers the better gross yield (2.15% 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
The Slopes edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 996).
Common questions
Is East Kurrajong or The Slopes cheaper to buy in?
The Slopes has the lower median house price at $1,571,500, roughly 15% 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 The Slopes?
Over the past 12 months, East Kurrajong grew +3.8% vs -15.1% in The Slopes, a gap of 18.9 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 East Kurrajong or The Slopes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Slopes scores 1004 vs 996 in East Kurrajong. 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 The Slopes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.15% in The Slopes 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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