Ellis Lane vs Kirkham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,950,000 and $2,927,500. Kirkham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ellis Lane (median $1,950,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Kirkham ($2,927,500). Over the past year, Kirkham (0%) ran 16.3 percentage points ahead of Ellis Lane (-16.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkham (1026) sits above Ellis Lane (1020).
For buyers
Ellis Lane is the lower entry point at $1,950,000 median, 33% 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: Ellis Lane delivers the better gross yield (2.05% vs 1.37%), but Kirkham 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
Kirkham edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1020).
Common questions
Is Ellis Lane or Kirkham cheaper to buy in?
Ellis Lane has the lower median house price at $1,950,000, roughly 33% below Kirkham ($2,927,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ellis Lane or Kirkham?
Over the past 12 months, Kirkham grew 0% vs -16.3% in Ellis Lane, a gap of 16.3 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 Ellis Lane or Kirkham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkham scores 1026 vs 1020 in Ellis Lane. 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, Ellis Lane or Kirkham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.05% in Ellis Lane vs 1.37% in Kirkham. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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