Kurmond vs Kurrajong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,267,500 and $1,650,000.
Kurmond (median $1,267,500) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Kurrajong ($1,650,000). Over the past year, Kurrajong (+21.3%) ran 21.3 percentage points ahead of Kurmond (0%) on house-price growth.
Kurrajong scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurmond (1004) sits above Kurrajong (1002).
For buyers
Kurmond is the lower entry point at $1,267,500 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kurrajong 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 questions
Is Kurmond or Kurrajong cheaper to buy in?
Kurmond has the lower median house price at $1,267,500, roughly 23% below Kurrajong ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kurmond or Kurrajong?
Over the past 12 months, Kurrajong grew +21.3% vs 0% in Kurmond, a gap of 21.3 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 have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurmond scores 1004 vs 1002 in Kurrajong. 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, Kurmond or Kurrajong?
Kurrajong scores 44/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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