Mount Colah vs Mount Kuring-Gai
Mount Kuring-Gai (median $1,570,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Mount Colah ($1,693,000). Over the past year, Mount Colah (+5.8%) ran 8.3 percentage points ahead of Mount Kuring-Gai (-2.5%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Mount Colah | Mount Kuring-Gai |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,693,000 | $1,570,000 |
| Median unit | $403,200 | $419,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.8% | -2.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $670/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1114 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 35 | 0 |
| Population | 7,816 | 1,766 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1074 mm | 1074 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
Mount Kuring-Gai scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Colah (1114) sits above Mount Kuring-Gai (1106).
- For buyers
- Mount Kuring-Gai is the lower entry point at $1,570,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mount Colah has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Mount Colah edges out on average school ICSEA (1114 vs 1106).
Mount Colah vs Mount Kuring-Gai: common questions
Is Mount Colah or Mount Kuring-Gai cheaper to buy in?
Mount Kuring-Gai has the lower median house price at $1,570,000, roughly 7% below Mount Colah ($1,693,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mount Colah or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Over the past 12 months, Mount Colah grew +5.8% vs -2.5% in Mount Kuring-Gai, a gap of 8.3 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 Mount Colah or Mount Kuring-Gai have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Colah scores 1114 vs 1106 in Mount Kuring-Gai. 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, Mount Colah or Mount Kuring-Gai?
Mount Kuring-Gai scores 6/100 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.
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