Kurrajong vs Kurrajong Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,650,000 and $1,787,500. Kurrajong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kurrajong (median $1,650,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Kurrajong Hills ($1,787,500). Over the past year, Kurrajong (+21.3%) ran 31.9 percentage points ahead of Kurrajong Hills (-10.6%) on house-price growth.
Kurrajong scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurrajong Hills (1014) sits above Kurrajong (1002).
For buyers
Kurrajong is the lower entry point at $1,650,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kurrajong carries both higher gross yield (2.33% vs 2.15%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kurrajong Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1002).
Common questions
Is Kurrajong or Kurrajong Hills cheaper to buy in?
Kurrajong has the lower median house price at $1,650,000, roughly 8% 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 or Kurrajong Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Kurrajong grew +21.3% vs -10.6% in Kurrajong Hills, a gap of 31.9 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 or Kurrajong Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurrajong Hills scores 1014 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, Kurrajong or Kurrajong Hills?
Kurrajong scores 44/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kurrajong or Kurrajong Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.33% in Kurrajong vs 2.15% in Kurrajong Hills. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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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