Koolewong vs Point Clare.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,115,000 and $1,125,000. Point Clare edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Koolewong (median $1,115,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Point Clare ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Point Clare (+12.4%) ran 12.4 percentage points ahead of Koolewong (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Clare (1011) sits above Koolewong (1008).
For buyers
Koolewong is the lower entry point at $1,115,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Point Clare carries both higher gross yield (3.20% vs 3.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Point Clare edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1008).
Common questions
Is Koolewong or Point Clare cheaper to buy in?
Koolewong has the lower median house price at $1,115,000, roughly 1% below Point Clare ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Koolewong or Point Clare?
Over the past 12 months, Point Clare grew +12.4% vs 0% in Koolewong, a gap of 12.4 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 Koolewong or Point Clare have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Clare scores 1011 vs 1008 in Koolewong. 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, Koolewong or Point Clare?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.20% in Point Clare vs 3.03% in Koolewong. 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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