Side by sideSuburb comparison

Killabakh vs Strathcedar.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $751,379 and $898,000. Killabakh edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Killabakh (median $751,379) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Strathcedar ($898,000). Over the past year, Strathcedar (0%) ran 6.1 percentage points ahead of Killabakh (-6.1%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killabakh (925) sits above Strathcedar (913).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Killabakh is the lower entry point at $751,379 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: Killabakh delivers the better gross yield (2.08% vs 1.74%), but Strathcedar 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

Killabakh edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 913).

Common questionsKillabakh vs Strathcedar

Common questions

Is Killabakh or Strathcedar cheaper to buy in?

Killabakh has the lower median house price at $751,379, roughly 16% below Strathcedar ($898,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Killabakh or Strathcedar?

Over the past 12 months, Strathcedar grew 0% vs -6.1% in Killabakh, a gap of 6.1 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 Killabakh or Strathcedar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killabakh scores 925 vs 913 in Strathcedar. 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, Killabakh or Strathcedar?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.08% in Killabakh vs 1.74% in Strathcedar. 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

Killabakh
Metric
Strathcedar

Price & Market

$751,379
Median house
$898,000
$219,600
Median unit
$219,600
-6.1%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$245/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
99.0%
Owner occupied
107.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
248
Population
88
57
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
18
925
Avg ICSEA
913

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).