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Kurmond vs Kurrajong Heights.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,267,500 and $1,010,000. Kurrajong Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Kurrajong Heights (median $1,010,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Kurmond ($1,267,500). Over the past year, Kurrajong Heights (+6.4%) ran 6.4 percentage points ahead of Kurmond (0%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurmond (1004) sits above Kurrajong Heights (1002). Kurrajong Heights skews owner-occupied (93%), Kurmond runs more rental-dense (83% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Kurrajong Heights is the lower entry point at $1,010,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Kurrajong Heights has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.

For families

Kurmond edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1002).

Common questionsKurmond vs Kurrajong Heights

Common questions

Is Kurmond or Kurrajong Heights cheaper to buy in?

Kurrajong Heights has the lower median house price at $1,010,000, roughly 25% below Kurmond ($1,267,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Kurmond or Kurrajong Heights?

Over the past 12 months, Kurrajong Heights grew +6.4% vs 0% in Kurmond, a gap of 6.4 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 Kurmond or Kurrajong Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurmond scores 1004 vs 1002 in Kurrajong Heights. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kurmond
Metric
Kurrajong Heights

Price & Market

$1,267,500
Median house
$1,010,000
$396,000
Median unit
$401,040
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+6.4%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$740/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
83.0%
Owner occupied
93.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
Transit score
65
Bike score
850
Population
1,255
43
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
12
1004
Avg ICSEA
1002

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).