Klemzig vs Felixstow.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,215,000 and $1,612,000. Klemzig edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Klemzig (median $1,215,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Felixstow ($1,612,000).
Klemzig scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Felixstow (1083) sits above Klemzig (1079).
For buyers
Klemzig is the lower entry point at $1,215,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Klemzig offers the higher gross rental yield (2.57% vs 2.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Felixstow edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1079).
Common questions
Is Klemzig or Felixstow cheaper to buy in?
Klemzig has the lower median house price at $1,215,000, roughly 25% below Felixstow ($1,612,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Klemzig or Felixstow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Felixstow scores 1083 vs 1079 in Klemzig. 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, Klemzig or Felixstow?
Klemzig scores 36/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Klemzig or Felixstow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.57% in Klemzig vs 2.39% in Felixstow. 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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