Neath vs Kearsley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $615,000 and $730,000. Kearsley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Neath (median $615,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Kearsley ($730,000). Over the past year, Kearsley (+24.8%) ran 23.1 percentage points ahead of Neath (+1.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearsley (922) sits above Neath (921).
For buyers
Neath is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Neath delivers the better gross yield (4.52% vs 4.20%), but Kearsley has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Kearsley edges out on average school ICSEA (922 vs 921). Kearsley also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Neath or Kearsley cheaper to buy in?
Neath has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 16% below Kearsley ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Neath or Kearsley?
Over the past 12 months, Kearsley grew +24.8% vs +1.7% in Neath, a gap of 23.1 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 Neath or Kearsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearsley scores 922 vs 921 in Neath. 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, Neath or Kearsley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.52% in Neath vs 4.20% in Kearsley. 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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