Kangaroo Point vs New Farm.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,650,000 and $2,908,400. Kangaroo Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kangaroo Point (median $1,650,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than New Farm ($2,908,400).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kangaroo Point (1112) sits above New Farm (1098).
For buyers
Kangaroo Point is the lower entry point at $1,650,000 median, 43% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kangaroo Point offers the higher gross rental yield (2.24% vs 1.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kangaroo Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1098).
Common questions
Is Kangaroo Point or New Farm cheaper to buy in?
Kangaroo Point has the lower median house price at $1,650,000, roughly 43% below New Farm ($2,908,400). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kangaroo Point or New Farm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kangaroo Point scores 1112 vs 1098 in New Farm. 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, Kangaroo Point or New Farm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.24% in Kangaroo Point vs 1.48% in New Farm. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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