Flinders Park vs Kidman Park
Flinders Park (median $1,300,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Kidman Park ($1,325,000).
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Flinders Park and Kidman Park side by side
| Measure | Flinders Park | Kidman Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $1,325,000 |
| Median unit | $287,280 | $287,280 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,489 | 3,874 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
Flinders Park scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kidman Park (1057) sits above Flinders Park (1023).
- For buyers
- Flinders Park is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kidman Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.55% vs 2.50%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kidman Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1023).
Flinders Park vs Kidman Park: common questions
Is Flinders Park or Kidman Park cheaper to buy in?
Flinders Park has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 2% below Kidman Park ($1,325,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Flinders Park or Kidman Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kidman Park scores 1057 vs 1023 in Flinders Park. 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, Flinders Park or Kidman Park?
Flinders Park scores 22/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Flinders Park or Kidman Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.55% in Kidman Park vs 2.50% in Flinders Park. 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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