Kearsley vs Kitchener
Kearsley (median $730,000) is roughly 34% cheaper to buy into than Kitchener ($1,100,000).
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Kearsley and Kitchener side by side
| Measure | Kearsley | Kitchener |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +24.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 915 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 838 | 679 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 814 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 29.7°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 Kearsley (922) sits above Kitchener (915).
- For buyers
- Kearsley is the lower entry point at $730,000 median, 34% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kearsley offers the higher gross rental yield (4.20% vs 2.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kearsley edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 915).
Kearsley vs Kitchener: common questions
Is Kearsley or Kitchener cheaper to buy in?
Kearsley has the lower median house price at $730,000, roughly 34% below Kitchener ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kearsley or Kitchener have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearsley scores 922 vs 915 in Kitchener. 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 Kitchener?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.20% in Kearsley vs 2.79% in Kitchener. 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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