Marlee vs Killabakh.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $680,000 and $751,379. Marlee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Marlee (median $680,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Killabakh ($751,379). Over the past year, Marlee (0%) ran 6.1 percentage points ahead of Killabakh (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marlee (928) sits above Killabakh (925). Killabakh skews owner-occupied (99%), Marlee runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
For buyers
Marlee is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Marlee carries both higher gross yield (2.29% vs 2.08%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Marlee edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 925).
Common questions
Is Marlee or Killabakh cheaper to buy in?
Marlee has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 9% below Killabakh ($751,379). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marlee or Killabakh?
Over the past 12 months, Marlee grew 0% vs -6.1% in Killabakh, a gap of 6.1 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 Marlee or Killabakh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marlee scores 928 vs 925 in Killabakh. 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, Marlee or Killabakh?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.29% in Marlee vs 2.08% in Killabakh. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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