Kurrajong Heights vs Kurmond.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,010,000 and $1,267,500. Kurrajong Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kurrajong Heights (median $1,010,000) is roughly 20% 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).
For buyers
Kurrajong Heights is the lower entry point at $1,010,000 median, 20% 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 questions
Is Kurrajong Heights or Kurmond cheaper to buy in?
Kurrajong Heights has the lower median house price at $1,010,000, roughly 20% 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, Kurrajong Heights or Kurmond?
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 Kurrajong Heights or Kurmond 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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