Kurnell vs Phillip Bay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,810,000 and $2,500,000. Kurnell edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kurnell (median $1,810,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Phillip Bay ($2,500,000). Over the past year, Kurnell (+5.1%) ran 12.6 percentage points ahead of Phillip Bay (-7.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurnell (1060) sits above Phillip Bay (1035).
For buyers
Kurnell is the lower entry point at $1,810,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kurnell has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Kurnell edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1035).
Common questions
Is Kurnell or Phillip Bay cheaper to buy in?
Kurnell has the lower median house price at $1,810,000, roughly 28% below Phillip Bay ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kurnell or Phillip Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Kurnell grew +5.1% vs -7.5% in Phillip Bay, a gap of 12.6 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 Kurnell or Phillip Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurnell scores 1060 vs 1035 in Phillip Bay. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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