Kitchener vs Kearsley
Kearsley (median $730,000) is roughly 34% cheaper to buy into than Kitchener ($1,100,000).
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Kitchener and Kearsley side by side
| Measure | Kitchener | Kearsley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $730,000 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +24.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 922 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 679 | 838 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearsley (922) sits above Kitchener (915).
- For buyers
- Kearsley is the lower entry point at $730,000 median, 34% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kearsley offers the higher gross rental yield (4.20% vs 2.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kearsley edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 915).
Kitchener vs Kearsley: common questions
Is Kitchener or Kearsley cheaper to buy in?
Kearsley has the lower median house price at $730,000, roughly 34% below Kitchener ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kitchener or Kearsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearsley scores 922 vs 915 in Kitchener. 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, Kitchener or Kearsley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.20% in Kearsley 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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