Kellyville Ridge vs Nirimba Fields
Nirimba Fields (median $1,236,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Kellyville Ridge ($1,600,000). Over the past year, Kellyville Ridge (+2.6%) ran 3.3 percentage points ahead of Nirimba Fields (-0.7%) on house-price growth.
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Kellyville Ridge and Nirimba Fields side by side
| Measure | Kellyville Ridge | Nirimba Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,600,000 | $1,236,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $377,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.6% | -0.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $920/wk | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,890 | 1,632 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 766 mm | 768 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°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
Kellyville Ridge scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kellyville Ridge (1098) sits above Nirimba Fields (1077). Kellyville Ridge skews owner-occupied (74%), Nirimba Fields runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Nirimba Fields is the lower entry point at $1,236,000 median, 23% 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: Nirimba Fields delivers the better gross yield (3.07% vs 2.99%), but Kellyville Ridge 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
- Kellyville Ridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1077).
Kellyville Ridge vs Nirimba Fields: common questions
Is Kellyville Ridge or Nirimba Fields cheaper to buy in?
Nirimba Fields has the lower median house price at $1,236,000, roughly 23% below Kellyville Ridge ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kellyville Ridge or Nirimba Fields?
Over the past 12 months, Kellyville Ridge grew +2.6% vs -0.7% in Nirimba Fields, a gap of 3.3 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 Kellyville Ridge or Nirimba Fields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kellyville Ridge scores 1098 vs 1077 in Nirimba Fields. 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 is more walkable, Kellyville Ridge or Nirimba Fields?
Kellyville Ridge scores 60/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kellyville Ridge or Nirimba Fields?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.07% in Nirimba Fields vs 2.99% in Kellyville Ridge. 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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