Kangaroo Point vs Spring Hill
Spring Hill (median $1,600,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Kangaroo Point ($1,650,000).
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Kangaroo Point and Spring Hill side by side
| Measure | Kangaroo Point | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,650,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Median unit | $680,000 | $476,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $730/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spring Hill (1115) sits above Kangaroo Point (1112).
- For buyers
- Spring Hill is the lower entry point at $1,600,000 median, 3% 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 1.46%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Spring Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1112).
Kangaroo Point vs Spring Hill: common questions
Is Kangaroo Point or Spring Hill cheaper to buy in?
Spring Hill has the lower median house price at $1,600,000, roughly 3% below Kangaroo Point ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kangaroo Point or Spring Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spring Hill scores 1115 vs 1112 in Kangaroo Point. 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 Spring Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.24% in Kangaroo Point vs 1.46% in Spring 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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