Kearsley vs Aberdare.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $730,000 and $672,500. Kearsley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Aberdare (median $672,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Kearsley ($730,000). Over the past year, Kearsley (+24.8%) ran 11.8 percentage points ahead of Aberdare (+13%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearsley (922) sits above Aberdare (915). Kearsley skews owner-occupied (85%), Aberdare runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
For buyers
Aberdare is the lower entry point at $672,500 median, 9% 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: Aberdare delivers the better gross yield (4.56% vs 4.20%), but Kearsley 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
Kearsley edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 915).
Common questions
Is Kearsley or Aberdare cheaper to buy in?
Aberdare has the lower median house price at $672,500, roughly 9% below Kearsley ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kearsley or Aberdare?
Over the past 12 months, Kearsley grew +24.8% vs +13% in Aberdare, a gap of 11.8 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 Kearsley or Aberdare have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearsley scores 922 vs 915 in Aberdare. 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, Kearsley or Aberdare?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.56% in Aberdare vs 4.20% in Kearsley. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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