Point Clare vs East Gosford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,125,000 and $1,250,000. Point Clare edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Point Clare (median $1,125,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than East Gosford ($1,250,000). Over the past year, Point Clare (+12.4%) ran 12.4 percentage points ahead of East Gosford (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Gosford (1035) sits above Point Clare (1011). Point Clare skews owner-occupied (72%), East Gosford runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
Point Clare is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Point Clare carries both higher gross yield (3.20% vs 2.88%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
East Gosford edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1011). Point Clare also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Point Clare or East Gosford cheaper to buy in?
Point Clare has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 10% below East Gosford ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Point Clare or East Gosford?
Over the past 12 months, Point Clare grew +12.4% vs 0% in East Gosford, a gap of 12.4 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 Point Clare or East Gosford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Gosford scores 1035 vs 1011 in Point Clare. 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, Point Clare or East Gosford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.20% in Point Clare vs 2.88% in East Gosford. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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