Kurri Kurri vs Stanford Merthyr
Kurri Kurri (median $650,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Stanford Merthyr ($669,500). Over the past year, Kurri Kurri (+8.3%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Stanford Merthyr (-3.2%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Kurri Kurri | Stanford Merthyr |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $650,000 | $669,500 |
| Median unit | $226,800 | $226,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.3% | -3.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 65 |
| Population | 6,174 | 575 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 760 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Kurri Kurri scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Stanford Merthyr skews owner-occupied (82%), Kurri Kurri runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
- For buyers
- Kurri Kurri is the lower entry point at $650,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kurri Kurri carries both higher gross yield (4.24% vs 4.12%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Kurri Kurri vs Stanford Merthyr: common questions
Is Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr cheaper to buy in?
Kurri Kurri has the lower median house price at $650,000, roughly 3% below Stanford Merthyr ($669,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr?
Over the past 12 months, Kurri Kurri grew +8.3% vs -3.2% in Stanford Merthyr, a gap of 11.5 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.
Which is more walkable, Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr?
Kurri Kurri 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kurri Kurri or Stanford Merthyr?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.24% in Kurri Kurri vs 4.12% in Stanford Merthyr. 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.
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