Klemzig vs Marden.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,215,000 and $1,676,338.
Klemzig (median $1,215,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Marden ($1,676,338). Over the past year, Marden (+15.6%) ran 15.6 percentage points ahead of Klemzig (0%) on house-price growth.
Klemzig scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marden (1103) sits above Klemzig (1079).
For buyers
Klemzig is the lower entry point at $1,215,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Klemzig delivers the better gross yield (2.57% vs 2.09%), but Marden has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Marden edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1079).
Common questions
Is Klemzig or Marden cheaper to buy in?
Klemzig has the lower median house price at $1,215,000, roughly 28% below Marden ($1,676,338). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Klemzig or Marden?
Over the past 12 months, Marden grew +15.6% vs 0% in Klemzig, a gap of 15.6 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 Klemzig or Marden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marden scores 1103 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 Marden?
Klemzig scores 36/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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 Marden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.57% in Klemzig vs 2.09% in Marden. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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