Kallangur vs Mango Hill
Kallangur (median $685,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Mango Hill ($830,000).
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| Measure | Kallangur | Mango Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $685,000 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $470,000 | $515,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 21,761 | 14,921 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.6°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
Kallangur scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mango Hill (1019) sits above Kallangur (1005).
- For buyers
- Kallangur is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kallangur offers the higher gross rental yield (4.55% vs 4.13%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mango Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1005). Mango Hill also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kallangur vs Mango Hill: common questions
Is Kallangur or Mango Hill cheaper to buy in?
Kallangur has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 17% below Mango Hill ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kallangur or Mango Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mango Hill scores 1019 vs 1005 in Kallangur. 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, Kallangur or Mango Hill?
Kallangur scores 66/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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, Kallangur or Mango Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.55% in Kallangur vs 4.13% in Mango Hill. 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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