Klemzig vs Vale Park
Klemzig (median $1,131,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Vale Park ($1,607,500). Over the past year, Vale Park (+12.4%) ran 3.9 percentage points ahead of Klemzig (+8.5%) on house-price growth.
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Klemzig and Vale Park side by side
| Measure | Klemzig | Vale Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,131,000 | $1,607,500 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.5% | +12.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $425/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,713 | 2,452 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Klemzig scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vale Park (1083) sits above Klemzig (1079). Vale Park skews owner-occupied (76%), Klemzig runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Klemzig is the lower entry point at $1,131,000 median, 30% 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 (2.99% vs 2.43%), but Vale Park 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
- Vale Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1079). Vale Park also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Klemzig vs Vale Park: common questions
Is Klemzig or Vale Park cheaper to buy in?
Klemzig has the lower median house price at $1,131,000, roughly 30% below Vale Park ($1,607,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Klemzig or Vale Park?
Over the past 12 months, Vale Park grew +12.4% vs +8.5% in Klemzig, a gap of 3.9 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 Vale Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vale Park 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 Vale Park?
Klemzig scores 36/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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 Vale Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Klemzig vs 2.43% in Vale Park. 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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