Point Frederick vs Point Clare
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.
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Point Frederick and Point Clare side by side
| Measure | Point Frederick | Point Clare |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,081,500 | $1,125,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -11.4% | +12.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,043 | 3,974 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| 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 Point Frederick (1039) sits above Point Clare (1011). Point Clare skews owner-occupied (72%), Point Frederick runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
- 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).
Point Frederick vs Point Clare: common questions
Is Point Frederick or Point Clare 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 Frederick or Point Clare?
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 Frederick or Point Clare 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 Frederick or Point Clare?
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.
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