Kearsley vs Neath
Neath (median $615,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Kearsley ($730,000). Over the past year, Kearsley (+24.8%) ran 23.1 percentage points ahead of Neath (+1.7%) on house-price growth.
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Kearsley and Neath side by side
| Measure | Kearsley | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,000 | $615,000 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +24.8% | +1.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $535/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 838 | 430 |
| Median age | 38 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.4°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 Neath (921).
- For buyers
- Neath is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 16% 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: Neath delivers the better gross yield (4.52% 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 921). Kearsley also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kearsley vs Neath: common questions
Is Kearsley or Neath cheaper to buy in?
Neath has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 16% 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 Neath?
Over the past 12 months, Kearsley grew +24.8% vs +1.7% in Neath, a gap of 23.1 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 Kearsley or Neath have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearsley scores 922 vs 921 in Neath. 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 Neath?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.52% in Neath 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.
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