Felixstow vs Klemzig
Klemzig (median $1,131,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Felixstow ($1,304,000). Over the past year, Felixstow (+11.7%) ran 3.2 percentage points ahead of Klemzig (+8.5%) on house-price growth.
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Felixstow and Klemzig side by side
| Measure | Felixstow | Klemzig |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,304,000 | $1,131,000 |
| Median unit | $289,440 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.7% | +8.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $780/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1083 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,477 | 6,713 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Klemzig scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Felixstow (1083) sits above Klemzig (1079).
- For buyers
- Klemzig is the lower entry point at $1,131,000 median, 13% 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: Klemzig delivers the better gross yield (2.99% vs 2.87%), but Felixstow 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
- Felixstow edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1079).
Felixstow vs Klemzig: common questions
Is Felixstow or Klemzig cheaper to buy in?
Klemzig has the lower median house price at $1,131,000, roughly 13% below Felixstow ($1,304,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Felixstow or Klemzig?
Over the past 12 months, Felixstow grew +11.7% vs +8.5% in Klemzig, a gap of 3.2 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 Felixstow or Klemzig have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Felixstow scores 1083 vs 1079 in Klemzig. 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 is more walkable, Felixstow or Klemzig?
Klemzig scores 36/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Felixstow or Klemzig?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Klemzig vs 2.87% in Felixstow. 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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