Kirkham vs Narellan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,927,500 and $1,035,000. Narellan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Narellan (median $1,035,000) is roughly 183% cheaper to buy into than Kirkham ($2,927,500). Over the past year, Narellan (+4.5%) ran 4.5 percentage points ahead of Kirkham (0%) on house-price growth.
Narellan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkham (1026) sits above Narellan (1018). Kirkham skews owner-occupied (97%), Narellan runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
Narellan is the lower entry point at $1,035,000 median, 183% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Narellan carries both higher gross yield (3.62% vs 1.37%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kirkham edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1018). Kirkham also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Kirkham or Narellan cheaper to buy in?
Narellan has the lower median house price at $1,035,000, roughly 183% below Kirkham ($2,927,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kirkham or Narellan?
Over the past 12 months, Narellan grew +4.5% vs 0% in Kirkham, a gap of 4.5 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 Kirkham or Narellan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkham scores 1026 vs 1018 in Narellan. 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, Kirkham or Narellan?
Narellan scores 36/100 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, Kirkham or Narellan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Narellan vs 1.37% in Kirkham. 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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