Fortitude Valley vs Kangaroo Point
Fortitude Valley (median $378,000) is roughly 77% cheaper to buy into than Kangaroo Point ($1,650,000).
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Fortitude Valley and Kangaroo Point side by side
| Measure | Fortitude Valley | Kangaroo Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $378,000 | $1,650,000 |
| Median unit | $500,000 | $680,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $710/wk |
| Unit rent | $760/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,708 | – |
| Median age | 31 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
- For buyers
- Fortitude Valley is the lower entry point at $378,000 median, 77% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Fortitude Valley offers the higher gross rental yield (5.78% vs 2.24%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Fortitude Valley vs Kangaroo Point: common questions
Is Fortitude Valley or Kangaroo Point cheaper to buy in?
Fortitude Valley has the lower median house price at $378,000, roughly 77% below Kangaroo Point ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fortitude Valley or Kangaroo Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.78% in Fortitude Valley vs 2.24% in Kangaroo Point. 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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