Kearns vs Raby.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $970,000 and $981,000. Kearns edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kearns (median $970,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Raby ($981,000). Over the past year, Raby (+5.5%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Kearns (+5.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearns (997) sits above Raby (991).
For buyers
Kearns is the lower entry point at $970,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Kearns delivers the better gross yield (3.48% vs 3.45%), but Raby has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Kearns edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 991).
Common questions
Is Kearns or Raby cheaper to buy in?
Kearns has the lower median house price at $970,000, roughly 1% below Raby ($981,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kearns or Raby?
Over the past 12 months, Raby grew +5.5% vs +5.3% in Kearns, a gap of 0.2 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 Kearns or Raby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearns scores 997 vs 991 in Raby. 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, Kearns or Raby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.48% in Kearns vs 3.45% in Raby. 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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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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