Lake Tyers Beach vs Kalimna.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $602,500 and $470,000. Kalimna edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kalimna (median $470,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Lake Tyers Beach ($602,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalimna (955) sits above Lake Tyers Beach (940).
For buyers
Kalimna is the lower entry point at $470,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kalimna offers the higher gross rental yield (2.88% vs 2.24%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kalimna edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 940).
Common questions
Is Lake Tyers Beach or Kalimna cheaper to buy in?
Kalimna has the lower median house price at $470,000, roughly 28% below Lake Tyers Beach ($602,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lake Tyers Beach or Kalimna have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalimna scores 955 vs 940 in Lake Tyers Beach. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Lake Tyers Beach or Kalimna?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.88% in Kalimna vs 2.24% in Lake Tyers Beach. 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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