Side by sideSuburb comparison

Point Clare vs Point Frederick.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,125,000 and $2,081,500. Point Clare edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Point Clare (median $1,125,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Point Frederick ($2,081,500). Over the past year, Point Clare (+12.4%) ran 23.8 percentage points ahead of Point Frederick (-11.4%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Frederick (1039) sits above Point Clare (1011). Point Clare skews owner-occupied (72%), Point Frederick runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Point Clare is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 46% 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 1.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Point Frederick edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1011).

Common questionsPoint Clare vs Point Frederick

Common questions

Is Point Clare or Point Frederick cheaper to buy in?

Point Clare has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 46% below Point Frederick ($2,081,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Point Clare or Point Frederick?

Over the past 12 months, Point Clare grew +12.4% vs -11.4% in Point Frederick, a gap of 23.8 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 Point Frederick have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Frederick scores 1039 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 Point Frederick?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.20% in Point Clare vs 1.73% in Point Frederick. 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

Point Clare
Metric
Point Frederick

Price & Market

$1,125,000
Median house
$2,081,500
$316,800
Median unit
$316,800
+12.4%
Annual growth (house)
-11.4%
Days on market

Rental

$693/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$693/wk
$600/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$600/wk
72.0%
Owner occupied
50.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied
46.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
3,974
Population
2,043
46
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1011
Avg ICSEA
1039

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).