Kings Park vs Delahey.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $652,500 and $689,000.
Kings Park (median $652,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Delahey ($689,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Delahey (1002) sits above Kings Park (984).
For buyers
Kings Park is the lower entry point at $652,500 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Delahey offers the higher gross rental yield (2.79% vs 2.59%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Delahey edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 984).
Common questions
Is Kings Park or Delahey cheaper to buy in?
Kings Park has the lower median house price at $652,500, roughly 5% below Delahey ($689,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kings Park or Delahey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Delahey scores 1002 vs 984 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Kings Park or Delahey?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Delahey vs 2.59% 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.
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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