Killcare vs Pretty Beach
Pretty Beach (median $1,480,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Killcare ($1,900,000). Over the past year, Killcare (+21.6%) ran 32.4 percentage points ahead of Pretty Beach (-10.8%) on house-price growth.
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Killcare and Pretty Beach side by side
| Measure | Killcare | Pretty Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,900,000 | $1,480,000 |
| Median unit | $339,120 | $339,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +21.6% | -10.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | $535/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 25 |
| Population | 517 | – |
| Median age | 53 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1209 mm | 1167 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.1°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
Killcare scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pretty Beach (1035) sits above Killcare (1034).
- For buyers
- Pretty Beach is the lower entry point at $1,480,000 median, 22% 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: Pretty Beach delivers the better gross yield (2.44% vs 1.90%), but Killcare 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
- Pretty Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1034).
Killcare vs Pretty Beach: common questions
Is Killcare or Pretty Beach cheaper to buy in?
Pretty Beach has the lower median house price at $1,480,000, roughly 22% below Killcare ($1,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Killcare or Pretty Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Killcare grew +21.6% vs -10.8% in Pretty Beach, a gap of 32.4 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 Killcare or Pretty Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pretty Beach scores 1035 vs 1034 in Killcare. 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, Killcare or Pretty Beach?
Killcare scores 4/100 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, Killcare or Pretty Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.44% in Pretty Beach vs 1.90% in Killcare. 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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