Kings Park vs Nirimba Fields
Kings Park (median $1,200,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Nirimba Fields ($1,236,000).
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Kings Park and Nirimba Fields side by side
| Measure | Kings Park | Nirimba Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,200,000 | $1,236,000 |
| Median unit | $339,120 | $377,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $730/wk |
| Unit rent | $568/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,476 | 1,632 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 768 mm | 768 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°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
Kings Park scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nirimba Fields (1077) sits above Kings Park (1045). Kings Park skews owner-occupied (77%), Nirimba Fields runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Kings Park is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Nirimba Fields offers the higher gross rental yield (3.07% vs 2.82%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Nirimba Fields edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1045).
Kings Park vs Nirimba Fields: common questions
Is Kings Park or Nirimba Fields cheaper to buy in?
Kings Park has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 3% below Nirimba Fields ($1,236,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kings Park or Nirimba Fields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nirimba Fields scores 1077 vs 1045 in Kings Park. 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, Kings Park or Nirimba Fields?
Kings Park scores 30/100 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, Kings Park or Nirimba Fields?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.07% in Nirimba Fields vs 2.82% in Kings 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.
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