Kariong vs Point Clare.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,080,000 and $1,125,000. Kariong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kariong (median $1,080,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Point Clare ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Kariong (+12.5%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Point Clare (+12.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kariong (1014) sits above Point Clare (1011).
For buyers
Kariong is the lower entry point at $1,080,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kariong carries both higher gross yield (3.34% vs 3.20%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kariong edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1011). Kariong also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Kariong or Point Clare cheaper to buy in?
Kariong has the lower median house price at $1,080,000, roughly 4% below Point Clare ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kariong or Point Clare?
Over the past 12 months, Kariong grew +12.5% vs +12.4% in Point Clare, a gap of 0.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Kariong or Point Clare have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kariong scores 1014 vs 1011 in Point Clare. 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, Kariong or Point Clare?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.34% in Kariong vs 3.20% in Point Clare. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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