Ellalong vs Kitchener
Ellalong (median $777,500) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Kitchener ($1,100,000).
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Ellalong and Kitchener side by side
| Measure | Ellalong | Kitchener |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $777,500 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 915 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 1,351 | 679 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 785 mm | 814 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.7°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 Kitchener (915) sits above Ellalong (904).
- For buyers
- Ellalong is the lower entry point at $777,500 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ellalong offers the higher gross rental yield (3.95% vs 2.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kitchener edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 904).
Ellalong vs Kitchener: common questions
Is Ellalong or Kitchener cheaper to buy in?
Ellalong has the lower median house price at $777,500, roughly 29% below Kitchener ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ellalong or Kitchener have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kitchener scores 915 vs 904 in Ellalong. 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, Ellalong or Kitchener?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Ellalong vs 2.79% in Kitchener. 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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