Point Frederick vs Green Point
Green Point (median $1,235,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Point Frederick ($2,081,500). Over the past year, Green Point (+2.1%) ran 13.5 percentage points ahead of Point Frederick (-11.4%) on house-price growth.
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Point Frederick and Green Point side by side
| Measure | Point Frederick | Green Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,081,500 | $1,235,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -11.4% | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 75 |
| Population | 2,043 | – |
| Median age | 48 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1257 mm | 1257 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 27.6°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Green Point (1041) sits above Point Frederick (1039).
- For buyers
- Green Point is the lower entry point at $1,235,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Green Point carries both higher gross yield (3.58% vs 1.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Green Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1039).
Point Frederick vs Green Point: common questions
Is Point Frederick or Green Point cheaper to buy in?
Green Point has the lower median house price at $1,235,000, roughly 41% 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 Frederick or Green Point?
Over the past 12 months, Green Point grew +2.1% vs -11.4% in Point Frederick, a gap of 13.5 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 Frederick or Green Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Green Point scores 1041 vs 1039 in Point Frederick. 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 Frederick or Green Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Green Point 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.
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