Killingworth vs Mulbring.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $865,000 and $1,375,000. Killingworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Killingworth (median $865,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Mulbring ($1,375,000). Over the past year, Mulbring (+25%) ran 22.3 percentage points ahead of Killingworth (+2.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killingworth (958) sits above Mulbring (937).
For buyers
Killingworth is the lower entry point at $865,000 median, 37% 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: Killingworth delivers the better gross yield (4.12% vs 2.42%), but Mulbring 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
Killingworth edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 937).
Common questions
Is Killingworth or Mulbring cheaper to buy in?
Killingworth has the lower median house price at $865,000, roughly 37% below Mulbring ($1,375,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Killingworth or Mulbring?
Over the past 12 months, Mulbring grew +25% vs +2.7% in Killingworth, a gap of 22.3 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 Killingworth or Mulbring have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killingworth scores 958 vs 937 in Mulbring. 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 Mulbring?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.12% in Killingworth vs 2.42% in Mulbring. 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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