Killingworth vs Holmesville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $865,000 and $826,000. Holmesville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Holmesville (median $826,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Killingworth ($865,000). Over the past year, Killingworth (+2.7%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Holmesville (+2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holmesville (971) sits above Killingworth (958).
For buyers
Holmesville is the lower entry point at $826,000 median, 5% 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: Holmesville delivers the better gross yield (4.36% vs 4.12%), but Killingworth 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
Holmesville edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 958).
Common questions
Is Killingworth or Holmesville cheaper to buy in?
Holmesville has the lower median house price at $826,000, roughly 5% below Killingworth ($865,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Killingworth or Holmesville?
Over the past 12 months, Killingworth grew +2.7% vs +2% in Holmesville, a gap of 0.7 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 Killingworth or Holmesville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holmesville scores 971 vs 958 in Killingworth. 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, Killingworth or Holmesville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.36% in Holmesville vs 4.12% in Killingworth. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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