Kilkenny vs Woodville Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $900,000 and $1,320,000. Kilkenny edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kilkenny (median $900,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Woodville Park ($1,320,000). Over the past year, Kilkenny (+11.8%) ran 11.8 percentage points ahead of Woodville Park (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodville Park (1006) sits above Kilkenny (1003).
For buyers
Kilkenny is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kilkenny carries both higher gross yield (3.51% vs 2.44%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Woodville Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 1003).
Common questions
Is Kilkenny or Woodville Park cheaper to buy in?
Kilkenny has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 32% below Woodville Park ($1,320,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kilkenny or Woodville Park?
Over the past 12 months, Kilkenny grew +11.8% vs 0% in Woodville Park, 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 Kilkenny or Woodville Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodville Park scores 1006 vs 1003 in Kilkenny. 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, Kilkenny or Woodville Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.51% in Kilkenny vs 2.44% in Woodville Park. 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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