Kurrajong Hills vs Kurmond.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,787,500 and $1,267,500. Kurmond edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kurmond (median $1,267,500) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Kurrajong Hills ($1,787,500). Over the past year, Kurmond (0%) ran 10.6 percentage points ahead of Kurrajong Hills (-10.6%) on house-price growth.
Kurmond scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurrajong Hills (1014) sits above Kurmond (1004). Kurrajong Hills skews owner-occupied (95%), Kurmond runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
For buyers
Kurmond is the lower entry point at $1,267,500 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kurmond has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Kurrajong Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1004).
Common questions
Is Kurrajong Hills or Kurmond cheaper to buy in?
Kurmond has the lower median house price at $1,267,500, roughly 41% below Kurrajong Hills ($1,787,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kurrajong Hills or Kurmond?
Over the past 12 months, Kurmond grew 0% vs -10.6% in Kurrajong Hills, a gap of 10.6 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 Kurrajong Hills or Kurmond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurrajong Hills scores 1014 vs 1004 in Kurmond. 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, Kurrajong Hills or Kurmond?
Kurmond scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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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