Kitchener vs Aberdare
Aberdare (median $672,500) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Kitchener ($1,100,000).
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Kitchener and Aberdare side by side
| Measure | Kitchener | Aberdare |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $672,500 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 915 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 679 | 2,542 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 814 mm | 780 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.2°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
Kitchener skews owner-occupied (90%), Aberdare runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Aberdare is the lower entry point at $672,500 median, 39% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Aberdare offers the higher gross rental yield (4.56% vs 2.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kitchener has a heavier family-household mix (80% vs 67%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Kitchener vs Aberdare: common questions
Is Kitchener or Aberdare cheaper to buy in?
Aberdare has the lower median house price at $672,500, roughly 39% below Kitchener ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kitchener or Aberdare?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.56% in Aberdare vs 2.79% in Kitchener. 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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