Kensington vs Heathpool.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,290,000 and $2,514,000. Kensington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kensington (median $1,290,000) is roughly 49% cheaper to buy into than Heathpool ($2,514,000). Over the past year, Kensington (+10.3%) ran 10.3 percentage points ahead of Heathpool (0%) on house-price growth.
Kensington scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kensington (1129) sits above Heathpool (1127). Heathpool skews owner-occupied (76%), Kensington runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
For buyers
Kensington is the lower entry point at $1,290,000 median, 49% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kensington carries both higher gross yield (2.82% vs 2.48%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kensington edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1127). Heathpool also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Kensington or Heathpool cheaper to buy in?
Kensington has the lower median house price at $1,290,000, roughly 49% below Heathpool ($2,514,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kensington or Heathpool?
Over the past 12 months, Kensington grew +10.3% vs 0% in Heathpool, a gap of 10.3 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 Kensington or Heathpool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kensington scores 1129 vs 1127 in Heathpool. 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, Kensington or Heathpool?
Kensington scores 100/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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, Kensington or Heathpool?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.82% in Kensington vs 2.48% in Heathpool. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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